The World of To-day: The Marvels of Nature and the Creations of Man, Volume 2Harry Johnston, Leslie Haden Baron Haden-Guest William H. Wise & Company, 1937 |
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... forests and the State owns 120 million timber trees , from which much paper is made . The climate is pleasant in summer and not too cold for winter sports . The wealth of flowers is amazing in June , and the scenery is unique , with a ...
... forests and the State owns 120 million timber trees , from which much paper is made . The climate is pleasant in summer and not too cold for winter sports . The wealth of flowers is amazing in June , and the scenery is unique , with a ...
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... Forests of oak , heavy and massive , forests of pines , sombre and silent , extend mile after mile ; and woodlands of birch and limes spread out on the border of pasture lands . Glittering sheets of water meet the eye everywhere . We ...
... Forests of oak , heavy and massive , forests of pines , sombre and silent , extend mile after mile ; and woodlands of birch and limes spread out on the border of pasture lands . Glittering sheets of water meet the eye everywhere . We ...
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... Forestry is here an industry of great importance , conducted on scientific methods and under the control of the State . There are State and partly State forests , communal forests and private forests , and forests belonging to various ...
... Forestry is here an industry of great importance , conducted on scientific methods and under the control of the State . There are State and partly State forests , communal forests and private forests , and forests belonging to various ...
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INDIA Concluded | 501 |
MALAYA BORNEO AND HONG KONG | 527 |
AUSTRALIA | 531 |
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