. The earth and its inhabitants .. . 5 Jliles. its upper valley. This westward diversion of three parallel streams seems to point at a lateral pressure, doubtless due to a slight perturbation of the crust. In the same way the Vistula, the Elbe, and the Oder have deviated from their original beds. The Norrland rivers, north of the Dal, are remarkable for the striking uniformity of their general features and volume. They also closely resemble each other in the extent of their drainage, the nature of the soil watered by them, and the

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