The Quarterly Journal of Science and the Arts, Volume 5John Murray, 1818 - Science |
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... rock , on the brink of precipices , and through the beds of rivers . In the most difficult places the ascent is facilitated by rude ladders , made of the boughs of trees , by steps cut in the solid rock , and by strong iron - chains ...
... rock , on the brink of precipices , and through the beds of rivers . In the most difficult places the ascent is facilitated by rude ladders , made of the boughs of trees , by steps cut in the solid rock , and by strong iron - chains ...
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... rock exactly in appearance , I found , on examination , to be a composition of lime and sand . The influence of reli- gion on the minds of the natives , is well exemplified in the immense number of pilgrims that annually ascend this ...
... rock exactly in appearance , I found , on examination , to be a composition of lime and sand . The influence of reli- gion on the minds of the natives , is well exemplified in the immense number of pilgrims that annually ascend this ...
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... rock is rich in garnets . Here it is in a soft state ; and , towards the surface , rapidly decom- posing . Still lower , hornblende prevails , and in so large a proportion , that particular masses may be called hornblende rock . Near ...
... rock is rich in garnets . Here it is in a soft state ; and , towards the surface , rapidly decom- posing . Still lower , hornblende prevails , and in so large a proportion , that particular masses may be called hornblende rock . Near ...
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... ; and , in consequence , the low grounds are extremely monotonous . The only rock that makes its appearance , from the Peak to Colombo , is gneiss , varying , in the proportion Dr. Davy's Description of Adam's Peak . 29.
... ; and , in consequence , the low grounds are extremely monotonous . The only rock that makes its appearance , from the Peak to Colombo , is gneiss , varying , in the proportion Dr. Davy's Description of Adam's Peak . 29.
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... rock , for the space of sixty miles . The soil too , in general , as well as the rock from which it is derived , is every where pretty similar ; it is , most commonly a fine light loam , composed of silicious sand , and clay , and iron ...
... rock , for the space of sixty miles . The soil too , in general , as well as the rock from which it is derived , is every where pretty similar ; it is , most commonly a fine light loam , composed of silicious sand , and clay , and iron ...
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