In America the most widespread type of forest is the evergreen coniferous woodland of the north.

With every throb of the climatic pulse which we have felt in Central Asia,, the centre of civilisation has moved this way and that. Each throb has sent pain and decay to the lands whose day was done, life and vigour to those whose day was yet to be.

The buffalo is a surprisingly stupid animal.

Fertile soil, level plains, easy passage across the mountains, coal, iron, and other metals imbedded in the rocks, and a stimulating climate, all shower their blessings upon man.

The coast of British Columbia was one of the three chief centers of aboriginal America.

Although mountains may guide migrations, the plains are the regions where people dwell in greatest numbers.

Except on their southern borders the great northern forests are not good as a permanent home for man.