In America the most widespread type of forest is the evergreen coniferous woodland of the north. Ellsworth Huntington americaconiferousevergreen 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
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
The buffalo is a surprisingly stupid animal. Ellsworth Huntington animalbuffalostupid 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
America is the last great goal of these migrations. Ellsworth Huntington americagoalgreat Change image and 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
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
Again and again, to be sure, on the way to America, and under many other circumstances, man has passed through the most adverse climates and has survived, but he has flourished and waxed strong only in certain zones. Ellsworth Huntington adverseamericacircumstance share on social
Nevertheless most of the evergreen forests of the north must always remain the home of wild animals and trappers, a backward region in which it is easy for a great fur company to maintain a practical monopoly. Ellsworth Huntington animalbackwardcompany share on social
