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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. 



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Fig 27. Pino forest bordering meadow. High plateau 

 in the Kooky 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, 



