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They are called the Eastern and Western Continents , because one is found in
each hemisphere . 31. The land on the globe is also divided by georaphers into
four smaller portions , called quartersEurope , Asia and Africa , on the Eastern ...
They are called the Eastern and Western Continents , because one is found in
each hemisphere . 31. The land on the globe is also divided by georaphers into
four smaller portions , called quartersEurope , Asia and Africa , on the Eastern ...
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What is the climate of the western , and what of the other parts ? What lakes does
it contain , and how do they compare with those of other parts of the world ? ( See
page 31 , 962. ) What is the most northern country ? What territory lies next ...
What is the climate of the western , and what of the other parts ? What lakes does
it contain , and how do they compare with those of other parts of the world ? ( See
page 31 , 962. ) What is the most northern country ? What territory lies next ...
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The United States are usually spoken of in four divisions — the Eastern , Western
, Middle , and Southern States . The six Eastern States are those east of the
Hudson . The Western States are those which lie on the Mississippi and its
branches ...
The United States are usually spoken of in four divisions — the Eastern , Western
, Middle , and Southern States . The six Eastern States are those east of the
Hudson . The Western States are those which lie on the Mississippi and its
branches ...
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Immense prairies , or plains covered only with grass , form a striking
characteristic of the Western States , and the soil is uncommonly fertile . 207. The
chief productions of the states north of Tennessee , are wheat and Indian corn .
Horses ...
Immense prairies , or plains covered only with grass , form a striking
characteristic of the Western States , and the soil is uncommonly fertile . 207. The
chief productions of the states north of Tennessee , are wheat and Indian corn .
Horses ...
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Elephants abound on the western coast of Africa , of such size that they will
sometimes tear down trees to destroy those who hunt them . Their immense tusks
furnish large quantities of ivory for commerce . UPPER GUINEA . 391. Upper
Guinea ...
Elephants abound on the western coast of Africa , of such size that they will
sometimes tear down trees to destroy those who hunt them . Their immense tusks
furnish large quantities of ivory for commerce . UPPER GUINEA . 391. Upper
Guinea ...
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Página vi - Co. of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit : " Tadeuskund, the Last King of the Lenape. An Historical Tale." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States...
Página 40 - Sun shines continually at the North Pole, causing six months day at that pole, and leaves the South Pole six months in darkness. At the same time, it enlightens more than half the Northern Hemisphere, and less than half the Southern.
Página 40 - From September to March, or in our winter, the North Pole has continual night, and the South Pole continual day. At the same time the Southern Hemisphere has days of more than twelve hours, while our days are less. It is in this way that the long days of summer, and the short days of winter are caused.
Página 31 - The Sun heats those parts of the Earth most which are most directly exposed to its rays, as a fire heats those things most which are directly hefore it ; -whilst the countries farthest from these rays, receive only a small portion of heat.
Página 41 - When the sun's rays are vertical at any point on a meridian, it is noon at all places on that meridian that are then lighted by the sun. Since the earth turns from west to east, the sun appears to move from east to west. Therefore when it is noon at any place it is before noon, or earlier, at all places west, because the sun has not yet reached the meridians of those places. It is after noon, or later, at all places east, because the sun has already crossed the meridians of those places. EXERCISES...
Página 40 - From the Polar Circles to the Poles the days lengthen into weeks and months, so that at the poles there is but one day and one night in the year. In latitude 67°, the longest day is one month; in 70°, two months; in 80°, four months, and at the poles six months.
Página 40 - At places under the Equator, the days are always equal, or twelve hours each, and the Sun rises and sets at 6 o'clock the whole year round.
Página 72 - Face 192, Climate 193.) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 196. This is a small district, ten miles square, lying on the Potomac, given to the United States by the states of Maryland and Virginia. It includes Washington, the seat of the United States' government, with Alexandria and Georgetown.
Página 127 - Asia; but in the halfcivilized countries, there are schools arid seminaries to give the knowledge of writing and arithmetic, and of their laws and religion, to certain classes of the people. d. The languages of Asia are far more numerous than those of Europe, and many books of religion, laws, history and poetry are found written in them.
Página vi - ... learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned,' and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and etching historical and other prints.'/ CHARLES A.
Información bibliográfica
| Título | Rudiments of Geography, on a New Plan ...: Accompanied with an Atlas |
| Autor | William Channing Woodbridge |
| Edición | 6 |
| Editor | O. D. Cooke, 1826 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Harvard |
| Digitalizado | 7 Mar 2007 |
| Largo | 208 páginas |
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