THE WESTERN MOUNTAINS 



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line. In point of structure and vegetation the Columbian- 

 Alaskan coast, with its ever-moist climate, strikingly 

 recalls that of southern Chile and, nearer to us, of Norway. 



FIG. 27. Pine forest bordering meadow. High plateau 

 in the Eocky Mountains. 



These forests abound in large animals, among which 

 wild sheep are to be found. Naturally the chief in- 

 dustries are concerned with timber; but the rivers, 



