The deeper ravines are crodwded with palm trees oi lofly grnwth, besides «Yacaas» 
and n R.ivinais, » and the richness of tlie alluvial suil in which lliey grow, auled 
by t he sheltered Situation, promiles the must powerlul Vegetation. 
From N. to N. E. the Island is very sleep and precipitous ; — Caverns 200 feet 
broad, 30 to 50 feet deep and 30 feet high are fornaed by the overh.mgmg but 
corroded and unstable ledges of lock, presenting a mo l grand and pioturesqoe 
snbiect ; the fevv drops of water percoiuting frona tbe roof, Mlecling in the suti 
beanas like glislening brilliants ; tneir constant fall leaving little cavilies as round 
as cups on tbe gröund beneatb. 
The section of tbis part of the Irland, presents a series of stages on which rest 
some three feet of the riebest dark sod. 
To the Eastward there is a large semi- circular bay where the sea runs fearfuily hea- 
vy and cross, pa r ti cu las ly during the ebb. From the level of the Ocean to a very 
consideiable height are a series of steps, reliring in the most regulär gradation fmm 
the two horns of the half rnoon meetiog and being crowned in their centre by 
a precipice of some height presentiug the appearauce of a vast and most beautiful 
amphitheatre. 
The S. E. pari of the Island is the most barren, being exposed to the withering in- 
ilnence of the strong trades of the Southern Tiopics, but in all other parts whereon 
Ibe'e is sulficient >oil (which is by no means wautingj Tbe ground is thiikly 
studded with dwarf Cocoa nut trees and tiiousands of tbe refresbing Palmistes. 
There are some bei t s of forest wood on the upper part, but rnnch stunted, such as 
«Bois de Ronde» Ebony and Benjoin, giving however the most secure shelter to 
syvarms of rabbits will) which the whole Island abounds. 
The Sketches will sh^w )liat in general, thedirection of the strata is paralled to the 
surface of tbe Island, and the rocks which bave been so strangely abraded and 
underec't by the waves, Lear invariable maiks of the action of the sea havmg been 
parallel to tbat strata. 
As already staied, tbe Palmisl is found in great abundance and although gene- 
rally stunted in other parts, is in perfection in the numerous ravines, and affords 
by the destiuclion oi' the tree a most delicate vegetable equal in flavour to the 
riebest ü berl. 
The Raviual h;^ too its use with the Pdmist in affording with ils fan-like leaves 
an impei ineable covering für the roof of huts. 
The «Vacoa» also is very fine, and al’l’oids a strong substance used as a plat through- 
out tlie Mauritius für sug.tr b.sgs. 
The Cocoa nut tree is also very enrious ; the Cabbage and leaves are the exact 
counterpait of one of a large growth ; but tbe tiuuk is very thick and slioit, 
resernbimg in appaarance an overgiown raddish. 
The principal grosses are tha «Chiendent, « «Gazon, * a Cilronnelle * which has a 
strong and very agreesble smeii, and the «Pourpier;» tlie shote to wtndvvard is 
studded w th « Velouliers. » 
The rabbits as already ascribed are in immense numbers and fat ; the other living 
creatures on the ploce are aL.zards» Gecko sp. growjug to a size of 14 to 18 inches 
in length, and a vejy few of the serpent iribe, spscimens of which are alieady in 
the Museum. 
There are besides a few very large species of the land torloise of the Angola des- 
criplion. 
Of winged visitors, excepting ants, molhs, and swarms of troublesome flies, there 
are none but sea birds, iricluding the «Fouquet» knowu from its black bill and ils 
dismal cry of several notes when about to roost. 
The Shildy Fiigale bird Pelecanus aquilas L. vvho never fbhes for itself, but robs 
its’ more iuduslrious and weaker Companions. 
