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In 54° latitude, at a considerable dis- tance from the mainland, there is a large island of a triangular form, called Queen Charlotte, whose south point is named C. James. A volcanic mountain, of a conical shape, was seen in 54° 48' N. Latitude. Mount Edgcumbe, in 57° latitude, is a lofty hill covered with snow, -except the lower parts which are wooded. Port Frangais, in 58° 37' latitude, is a deep bay affording safe an- chorage. The climate there is milder than at Hudson's Bay in the same lati...tude. During three or four months of the year vegetation is vigorous. Inland are stately pines, with other sorts of trees and shrubs. Mountains composed of granite rise from the sea, and are topped with snow ; on their declivities are pines ; and beneath is verdure. The secondary hills of less elevation form the sides of the harbour. Some . Parts of the ridges of mountains, lying northward, La Perouse computed Vol. VL SI to 434 AMERICA. to be 10, 000 feet in height. On the new and full moon the tide rises about eight feet.
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