The National Geographic Magazine, Volume 101National Geographic Society, 1952 - Geography Indexes kept up to date with supplements. |
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Page 365
... land cultivated in Barbados that it has been called the " island without weeds . " Almost literally every square foot of arable land is used , to support the large population . Weeding has been done so carefully and for so many years ...
... land cultivated in Barbados that it has been called the " island without weeds . " Almost literally every square foot of arable land is used , to support the large population . Weeding has been done so carefully and for so many years ...
Page 421
... land . This island Dominion lives largely on grass . Permanent pastures cover nearly a third of its total area . Sheep outnumber people by almost 171⁄2 to 1 ; cattle more than 22 to 1 . Fifth among the world's flock owners , the country ...
... land . This island Dominion lives largely on grass . Permanent pastures cover nearly a third of its total area . Sheep outnumber people by almost 171⁄2 to 1 ; cattle more than 22 to 1 . Fifth among the world's flock owners , the country ...
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... Land Company was offering land around Hays at $ 1.50 to $ 2 an acre . In 1872 a wealthy Scot named George Grant , traveling east over the newly completed railroad , conceived the idea of purchasing a large tract for British settlement ...
... Land Company was offering land around Hays at $ 1.50 to $ 2 an acre . In 1872 a wealthy Scot named George Grant , traveling east over the newly completed railroad , conceived the idea of purchasing a large tract for British settlement ...
Contents
Because Housewives Want Smaller Beef Roasts Bigger | v |
On a Lush African Island an Arabian Nights City Thrives on Spice | xiii |
Britains Eastern Mediterranean Base Has Known | xxvii |
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