Curiously enough man's body and his mind appear to differ in their climatic adaptations. Ellsworth Huntington adaptationbodyclimatic Change image and share on social
The human organism inherits so delicate an adjustment to climate that, in spite of man's boasted ability to live anywhere, the strain of the frozen North eliminates the more nervous and active types of mind. Ellsworth Huntington abilityactiveadjustment share on social
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. Ellsworth Huntington blessingclimatecoal Change image and share on social
Year by year we are learning that in this restless, strenuous American life of ours vacations are essential. Ellsworth Huntington americanessentiallearn Change image and share on social
Although mountains may guide migrations, the plains are the regions where people dwell in greatest numbers. Ellsworth Huntington dwellgreatguide Change image and share on social
As a matter of fact, an ordinary desert supports a much greater variety of plants than does either a forest or a prairie. Ellsworth Huntington desertfactforest Change image and share on social
The evidence points to central Asia as man's original home, for the general movement of human migrations has been outward from that region and not inward. Ellsworth Huntington asiacentralevidence Change image and share on social
The coast of British Columbia was one of the three chief centers of aboriginal America. Ellsworth Huntington aboriginalamericabritish Change image and share on social
A journey of four hundred and thirty miles can be made in any part of the United States, but in Turkey it takes as many days. Ellsworth Huntington dayhundredjourney Change image and share on social
In fact, the history of North America has been perhaps more profoundly influenced by man's inheritance from his past homes than by the physical features of his present home. Ellsworth Huntington americafactfeature Change image and share on social