1899. 



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four years and seems quite like the work planted these forests and instituted an 



of a German forest academy. excellent system of agriculture, and that 



Italy could not have a better object much blame is due the Italian Govern- 



lesson. She has had it many years and ment for not following this excellent ex~ 



it seems to have little effect. Were all ample by planting the denuded mountain 



her mountains forested as at Vallombrosa tops the birthplace of destructive tor- 



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ANOTHER VIEW OF VALLOMBROSA. 



she would be rich instead of poor. If 

 she had them it is doubtful, though, 

 whether they would be properly managed. 

 One leaves this beautiful region with 

 regret and with the thought that much 

 credit is due to the old monks who 



rents, and certainly the places above all 

 others which should be owned and regu- 

 lated by the State. 



John Gifford, D. GE< . 

 Florence, April 16, 1899. 



