...most fertile portions e in the valley of the St. Johnas, and between the Penobscot and the Kenebcc. The climate is subject to great extremes of heat and cold ; the win?rs are long and severe. Among the most important productions are grain, otatoes, wool, butter,...

...valley of the St. John's, and between the Penobscot and Kennebec Rivers. The climate is subject to extremes of heat and cold ; the winters are long and...lakes being covered with ice from December to April. The productions are grain, potatoes, wool, butter, cheese, bees'-wax, and honey. The staple product...

...the valley of the St. John's, and between the Penobscot and Kennebee Rivers. The climate is snbject to great extremes of heat and cold ; the winters are...grain, potatoes, wool, butter, cheese, bees'-wax and heney. The great staple product is lumber. The chief minerals are iron, limestone, granite and slate....

...The fertile portions lie along the valley of the St. John's, and between the Penobscot and Kennebec Rivers. The climate is subject to great extremes of...cheese, bees'-wax and honey. The great staple product in lumber. The chief minerals are iron, limestone, granite and slate. Inhabitants, etc.—The inhabitants...

...Prodictions. — The soil is fertile in some parts of the state, but it is generally best adapted for grazing. The climate is subject to great extremes of heat and cold; the winters are long and severe. Among the most important productions may be mentioned grain, wool, butter, cheese, potatoes, und hay....

...eight miles in circuit, and has rather a gloomy aspect. The surrounding scenery is unattractive, and the climate is subject to great extremes of heat and cold. The population is about 350,000. About thirty miles to the north-west, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarama,...