. 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 . ^ kril 1^ ^ THE INDIAN EMPIRE ILLUSTRATED. 19 the plains, first precipitating its raging torrent down an abyss that yawns fright-fully below. The Jumna flows in a southerly direction throngh the province of Giirhwal, where,at Kalsee Ghaut, in 30° 30 N. lat., it is joined by the Toiise ; which latter, though amuch more considerable stream, lo
. 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 . ^ kril 1^ ^ THE INDIAN EMPIRE ILLUSTRATED. 19 the plains, first precipitating its raging torrent down an abyss that yawns fright-fully below. The Jumna flows in a southerly direction throngh the province of Giirhwal, where,at Kalsee Ghaut, in 30° 30 N. lat., it is joined by the Toiise ; which latter, though amuch more considerable stream, loses its name at the point of junction. Notwith-standing the rocks and rapids that impede the course of these rivers, it has beenconsidered possible that timber might be floated down them; an undertaking which, ifaccomplished, would render the liills immensely profitable to the government or toprivate speculators, since the surrounding regions are, in many places, so thickly covered,that one single square mile might furnish timber for a navy; and the growth of anentire mountain, would, it is asserted, suffice for all the navies iu the world. VIEW ABOVE JUMNOOTREE—SOURCE OF THE JUMNA. By dint of untiring perseverance, and no small exertion of bodi
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