IV 



CHAEACTEE, OF THE BEOADLEAF 

 FOEESTS 



TF the individual trees of the two 

 J- main groups that were described in 

 the opening chapter impress us differ- 

 ently as they belong to the one or the 

 other, it will be found that the two 

 kinds of forests likewise convey dis- 

 tinct impressions. Different in aspect, 

 they are also distinguished one from 

 the other by the different atmosphere 

 or spirit that pervades them. Taking 

 leave here of the trees as individuals, I 

 shall now examine the characteristics 

 of woodland scenery. 



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