Minerals.The minerals are gold, silver, and lead, in abundance. The silver mine of Potosi, the most productive in the world, was discovered by Hualpa, an Indian, by tearing up by the roots a small tree, when climbing up the mountain in pursuit of game, by which the silver ore was uncovered. Rivers. The principal rivers are the Madeira, Pilcomayo, and Branco. Lakes.-Lake Titicaca is situated in the western part between the two principal ranges of the Andes, and is 240 miles in circumference. Soil and Productions.-The soil is generally fertile, and the productions are grain, cotton, and fruits. Cities. The principal cities are Potosi, La Paz, Oropesa, and Chiquisaca. The provinces which now compose Bolivia were formerly attached to La Plata. Bolivia was formed into an independent state in 1826. Length 800 miles, breadth 700: square miles, 500,000. Population, 1,300,000. How is Bolivia bounded? QUESTIONS. Which are the principal mountains? What is said of the climate? What minerals are found in Bolivia? In what manner was the mine of Potosi discovered? Which are the principal rivers? Name the principal lake, and describe its situation and size. What is said of the soil and productions? Name the principal cities. To what country were the provinces which now compose Bolivia formerly attached, and in what year was it formed into an independent state? What is the length, breadth, square miles, and population of Bolivia? QUESTIONS ON THE MAP,(BOLIVIA.) Name the towns situated on the coast? Where is La Paz situated? Potosi? La Plata? Chiquisaca? St. Uz Palometas? Pilavà? St. Guiseppe? St. Jose? St. Xavier? St. Anna? St. Pedro? Conceicao? Tarija? Cotagayti? Peine? What city belongs to the 4th class? 5th class? What cities to the 6th class? Where does the river Pilcomayo rise, what course does it flow, where empty, and to what class belong? River Branco? Madeira? Slaves Searching for Diamonds. Boundaries.-Bounded north by Colombia, Guayana, and the Atlantic; east and south by the Atlantic; and west by Peru, Bolivia, and La Plata. Climate. The climate is generally temperate, and healthful. Face of the country.-The face of the country is remarkably variegated with mountains, rivers, and prairies. Minerals. The minerals found in Brazil are gold, silver, and diamonds. Rivers. The principal rivers are the Amazon, Madeira, Xingu, Tocantins, and St. Francisco. Islands. The principal islands are Joanes, Maranham, and St. Catharine. Capes. The principal are St. Roque, Castlehanos, and Frio. Soil and Productions.-The soil is fertile, and produces wheat, rye, sugar, coffee, cocoa, indigo, tobacco, pepper, and cochineal. Cities. The principal cities are Rio Janeiro, the capital, St. Salvador, and Pernambuco or Olinda. Religion.-The Roman Catholic is the established religion. Government. This vast country was formerly subject to Portugal, but is now an independent empire. Length 2500 miles, breadth 2000: square miles, 3,000,000. Population, 5,000,000. QUESTIONS. How is Brazil bounded? Which are the principal rivers? Which are the principal islands? Which is the most noted cape? What is said of the soil and productions? Which are the principal cities? What is the religion? What is said of the government? What is the length, breadth, square miles, and population? QUESTIONS ON THE MAP, (BRAZIL.) What island is situated at the mouth of the river Amazon? Where is the Island of Joanes? Maranham? St. Catharine? On what part of the coast is Cape St. Roque? Castelhanos? Cape Frio? What towns are situated on the northern coast between the mouth of the river Amazon and Cape St. Roque? Between Cape St. Roque and the mouth of the river St. Francisco Between the mouth of the river St. Francisco and Cape Frio? Between Cape Frio and Rio Grande? What towns are situated on the river Amazon? St. Francisco? Parana and its branches? Tocantins? Parnaiba? Where is Villa Boa? St. Pedro del Rey? Cuiaba? Pitangui? Paracatu? Villa de Principe? St. Joao del Rey? What cities in Brazil belong to the 3d class? 5th class? 6th class? Where does the river St. Francisco rise, what course does it flow, where does it empty, and to what class does it belong? Amazon? Jutay? Juruay? Tefete? Puros? Madeira? Tapajos? Xingu? Tocantins? Araguay? Gurapy? Parnaiba? Jaguaribe? Parana? Uruguay? CHILI. Boundaries.-Bounded north and east by La Plata; south by the straits of Magellan; and west by the Pacific Ocean. Climate. The climate is pleasant, temperate, and healthy. Mountains.-The Andes separate Chili from La Plata. Face of the country.—The face of the country is mountainous and picturesque. Minerals.-The minerals are gold, silver, copper, lead, and quicksilver. Islands. The principal islands are Chiloe, Campana, and Madre de Dios near the coast, and San Felix, Juan Fernandez and Mas Afuero at a greater distance. Soil and Productions.-The soil is very fertile, and produces grain and fruits in great abundance. Cities. The principal cities are Santiago, the metropolis and capital, Valdvia, Valparaiso and Copiapo. Religion. The inhabitants profess the Roman Catholic religion. Government.-Chili was formerly subject to Spain, but is now independent of that country. Length 2000 miles, breadth 170: square miles, 300,000. Population, 1,500,000. How Is Chili bounded? QUESTIONS. What is said of the climate? What chain of mountains separates Chili from La Plata? Describe the face of the country. What minerals are found in Chili? What islands are contiguous to Chili? What is said of the soil and productions? Which are the principal cities? What is the prevailing religion? What is said of the government? What is the length, breadth, square miles, and population? QUESTIONS ON THE MAP, (CHILI) What city and towns are situated on the coast of Chili, north of the 30th degree of south latitude? What cities and towns are situated on the coast, between the 30th and 40th degree of south latitude? Where is Santiago situated? Aconcagua? Chillan? Gitsnel! Secamelel? Carlos? Cucao? What cities belong to the 5th class? 6th class? Where is the Island of Chiloe? Campana? Madre de Dios? Lemus? Peninsula de tres Montes? Where is Cape St. Lucia? Point Quedat? Gulf of Penas? LA PLATA. Herdsman of La Plata, catching Wild Cattle, afge |