A compendium of geography, Hindoostanee and EnglishSchool Book Society's Press, 1824 - 147 páginas |
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Página 13 - Q. What is a strait ? A. A strait is a narrow passage of water joining one sea to another ; as the Straits of Malacca, Q.
Página 7 - A peninsula is a portion of land almost surrounded by water, as Spain, Florida.
Página 91 - Tovards the north the air is sharp, in the, middle mild, and in the south hot. The soil is either by nature or art fruitful of every thing that can minister to the necessities, conveniences, or luxuries of lile.
Página 17 - The surface of the earth contains about two hundred millions of square miles, and it is estimated that there dwell upon it eight hundred millions of inhabitants.
Página 119 - Dtser'ta or the Desert, is so called from its soil, which is generally a barren sand. It lies in the middle of Arabia. Mecca is seated on a barren spot in a valley. It is chiefly supported by the annual resort of many thousand pilgrims. It was the birth place of Ma'homet. Medina is a small, poor place, celebrated as the burial place of Ma'homet.
Página 19 - It is the richest and most fruitful part of the world. It abounds in corn and fruits of all kinds.
Página 3 - Q. How is the land divided ? A. The land is divided into continents, islands, peninsulas, isthmuses, and capes; with mountains, shores, or coasts.
Página 69 - The Birmans are separated from the Hindoos by a very narrow range of mountains ; but the dispositions of the two people are extremely different. The Birmans are a lively inquisitive race, and very irascible and impatient.
Página 139 - It was thought to be the largest island in the world before the discovery of New Holland. The in•' -land part is marshy and unhealthy.
Página 15 - A haven or harbour is a small portion of sea surrounded by land, except a narrow neck which communicates with the sea.