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The ore is in irregularly shaped lenses or bodies, rising above the 

 general level and even above timber line at this northern latitude. 



Mining methods are modern and economical; and the adaptabil- 

 ity and progress of the Swedish people everywhere evident is no- 

 where more strikingly exhibited. 



An illustration of their keen interest in the subject of natural 

 resources and iron ores in particular is afforded by the monumental 

 work upon the iron ore resources of the world prepared by the 

 Swedish members of the International Geological Congress and pub- 

 lished in Stockholm in time for this meeting. This series of mon- 

 ographs in two quarto volumes with an atlas volume, represents the 

 world's combined knowledge of the extent of the iron ores of all 

 countries. Written largely in the English language, but also partly 

 in German and French, it is the most elaborate statement of the 

 subject ever heretofore prepared. It is not the work of one man, 

 but of specialists in many parts of the world, all contributing their 

 best data for enlarging the information of the people of the world 

 upon a subject of vital importance. Although there is not sufficient 

 time for me to review this publication, attention should be called 

 to it as one of the most valuable of the products of the Congress. 



Many other mines and localities interesting geologically have not 

 been mentioned. An evening could be devoted to a description of 

 the government method of owning and operating railroads in Swe- 

 den. Another lecture could be given upon the subject of water and 

 electric power development and the progress and hope for the fu- 

 tur in the electrical metallurgy of iron and steel. Still other dis- 

 courses could be devoted to the scenery, to the customs and cos- 

 tumes of the people, to their native industries and their accomplish- 

 ments in music, painting, sculpture and literature. And after pre- 

 senting a picture or description of all these, and more, there would 

 still be so much untold that it would be necessary for you to go 

 and see for yourselves, — and this I can in all sincerity recommend, — 

 for, surely, nowhere within the bounds of civilization can be found 

 warmer hospitality, truer friendship or gentler courtesy than among 

 our flaxen-haired cousins of the far North, the Swedes. 



