Russia is not only the largest but is also one of the flattest countries in Europe. An impression of its flatness is obtained from the statement that the projected canal to connect theB altic and Black Seas would require only two locks, and yet be deep enough for the greatest vessels afloat. In this vast and monotonous land, where even a small hill seems imposing, the surface features are all on a big scale. There are great stretches of forest; the northern port of A rchangel, for instance, draws supplies of timber from a forest as large as I reland. There are immense marshes, wide barren areas, great stretches of fine pasture land, and of most fertile soil well cultivated. Mighty rivers intersect the vast Russian plain. Europe slongest river is the Volga, which has a course of about 2400 miles, and pours its waters into the Caspian Sea through some seventy mouths. (Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)
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Russia is not only the largest but is also one of the flattest countries in Europe. An impression of its flatness is obtained from the statement that the projected canal to connect theB altic and Black Seas would require only two locks, and yet be deep enough for the greatest vessels afloat. In this vast and monotonous land, where even a small hill seems imposing, the surface features are all on a big scale. There are great stretches of forest; the northern port of A rchangel, for instance, draws supplies of timber from a forest as large as I reland. There are immense marshes, wide barren areas, great stretches of fine pasture land, and of most fertile soil well cultivated. Mighty rivers intersect the vast Russian plain. Europe slongest river is the Volga, which has a course of about 2400 miles, and pours its waters into the Caspian Sea through some seventy mouths.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org