Recreations in Physical Geography; or, The Earth as it is |
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... frequently vary in their composi- tion in different localities . Allowing , however , for these local diversities , a general correspondence is observable in the structure and arrangement of rocks in all parts of the earth , and ...
... frequently vary in their composi- tion in different localities . Allowing , however , for these local diversities , a general correspondence is observable in the structure and arrangement of rocks in all parts of the earth , and ...
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... frequently presented to that side . Thus , the ridges of the Scandinavian mountains , and those of Greenland , both present their boldest escarpments to the North Atlantic Ocean . The lofty ridge of the Atlas gradually declines towards ...
... frequently presented to that side . Thus , the ridges of the Scandinavian mountains , and those of Greenland , both present their boldest escarpments to the North Atlantic Ocean . The lofty ridge of the Atlas gradually declines towards ...
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... frequent occur- rence among steep mountains , where the sides rise with precipitous abruptness , and often present scenes of much beauty and grandeur . Some valleys consist of a series or continuation of basin- shaped cavities ...
... frequent occur- rence among steep mountains , where the sides rise with precipitous abruptness , and often present scenes of much beauty and grandeur . Some valleys consist of a series or continuation of basin- shaped cavities ...
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... frequently occur , marking the height at which the waters formerly stood . These ridges may often be traced , at ... frequent occurrence in all mountainous districts , and are not uncom- mon in the Highlands of Scotland . Such are ...
... frequently occur , marking the height at which the waters formerly stood . These ridges may often be traced , at ... frequent occurrence in all mountainous districts , and are not uncom- mon in the Highlands of Scotland . Such are ...
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... frequently met with among extensive mountain ranges , supported and bordered by the highest portion of the range , which again towers pre - eminently above them . Some of these table - lands are of great extent , and retain a general ...
... frequently met with among extensive mountain ranges , supported and bordered by the highest portion of the range , which again towers pre - eminently above them . Some of these table - lands are of great extent , and retain a general ...
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