Project Gutenberg 2015-12-16 Public domain in the USA. 127 Various Verschillende Various, Various The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. I., No. 4, October, 1889 Produced by Ron Swanson "The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. I., No. 4, October, 1889" by Various is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume features detailed articles focused on various geographical and environmental topics pertaining to the United States and Latin America, with a particular emphasis on irrigation in California, the rich natural landscapes of Asheville, and the prospects of a canal across Central America. At the start of the magazine, the first article delves into irrigation practices in California, highlighting the critical need for water management in arid regions and providing substantial statistical and geographical context to support the argument for sustainable irrigation methods. The author, Wm. Hammond Hall, outlines the state's topography, rainfall distribution, and historical irrigation practices, illustrating how they must adapt to the natural limitations of the region. This is followed by another piece that describes the natural beauty and geological history of Asheville, North Carolina, showcasing how the landscape has been shaped through erosion and natural forces. The opening lays a foundation for understanding the geographical challenges and innovations of the time, beckoning readers interested in environmental science, geography, and the exploration of natural phenomena. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Geography -- Periodicals G Text Category: History - American Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Environmental Issues Category: Journals 177134 2025-08-20T11:21:58.843771 text/html 150050 2024-10-22T23:36:42 text/html 1433873 2025-08-20T11:22:01.498740 application/epub+zip 1435611 2025-08-20T11:21:59.244790 application/epub+zip 134022 2025-08-20T11:21:58.996777 application/epub+zip 1466829 2025-08-20T11:22:03.452740 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1455525 2025-08-20T11:22:01.228749 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 178255 2022-09-23T04:48:42.062906 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 164653 2025-08-20T11:21:58.601795 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 144878 2024-10-22T23:36:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16615 2025-08-20T11:22:03.588748 application/rdf+xml 12986 2025-08-20T11:21:59.065762 image/jpeg 2458 2025-08-20T11:21:59.031747 image/jpeg 1724340 2025-08-20T11:21:58.890779 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog