V 

 IN AN OLD OLIVE GROVE 



We must wander often and rest long in these 

 ancient olive groves in order to become ac- 

 quainted with the charms that are peculiar to 

 the tree. The venerable trunks which have 

 bestowed food and fuel upon generation after 

 generation should be viewed in the diffused sun- 

 light, with glimpses here and there of the deep 

 Midland Sea. — Professor Fluckiger. 



IN any country or historic region it is 

 interesting to discover its physical 

 emblem, that is, the outward sign which 

 may fittingly be allowed to stand for the 

 locality's peculiarity. Surely, a man is 

 lacking in more than one quality if, in 

 "brave little Holland," he can see without 

 emotion a windmill at its tremendous task. 

 In Liguria a worthy physical emblem 

 is furnished by the olive tree. It is the 



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