. The Indian empire: history, topography, geology, climate, population, chief cities and provinces; tributary and protected states; military power and resources; religion, education, crime; land tenures; staple products; government, finance, and commerce . t mountainous regions afford; and it is scarcely necessary toproceed further to become thoroughly acquainted with the leafy products of the hills ofHindoostan, The bases of the mountains are carpeted with flowers, anemones, andranunculuses, mingling with the violet, the cowslip, and the daisy; while the forestscenery is rich and luxuriant to
. The Indian empire: history, topography, geology, climate, population, chief cities and provinces; tributary and protected states; military power and resources; religion, education, crime; land tenures; staple products; government, finance, and commerce . t mountainous regions afford; and it is scarcely necessary toproceed further to become thoroughly acquainted with the leafy products of the hills ofHindoostan, The bases of the mountains are carpeted with flowers, anemones, andranunculuses, mingling with the violet, the cowslip, and the daisy; while the forestscenery is rich and luxuriant to the highest degree. The rhododendon, with its profuseand brilliant scarlet blossoms, is succeeded by oak, walnut, birch, elm, and, lastly, highest of the two peaks of the mountain being covered for a considerable part ofthe year with snow, is destitute of verdure; and the lower one, composed of immensegranite blocks, is also bare of trees. Where the snow has melted, it reveals stuntedshrubs of juniper and currant; but a little lower down, at an elevation of 11,500 feet,the most splendid pines in the world rear their majestic heads. The ferns of theseranges are peculiarly beautiful, and in great variety; while fruits of every kind
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