ZUROPE.
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kuxuries of life. Grain of various kinds is raised in all quar-
ters, except ın the extreme north; while the vine, olive, mul-
berry, and orange, flourish in the south,
8. The amount and variety of the manufactures of the
European nations are unrivalled ; and by means of’ the exten-
Sive commerce carried on by the maritime states, they are
distributed over almost every quarter of the globe.
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9. Though Europe was the latest portion of the castern
continent ihat received the light of civilization, yet it is now
the centre of refinement and learning. The most usefül
inventions, the finest productions of genius, and the im.
Provement of all the sciences, beiong to the people of this
remon.
10. Universities and colleges are numerous in almost al}
European countries, "These provide for the higher branches
of learning, and are generally on a larger scale than any in
America. Some of them are endowed with extensive funds,
valuable libraries, and botanic gardens; and attract many
Students from various quarters, of whom, some are from our
own country, and other parts of the world.
11. In several parts of‘ Europe, the common branches of
School education are much neglected, and the lower orders of
the people are not so well instructed as in the United States,
Numbers of them are unable to read or write; and in some
sountries they are extremely ignorant and bigoted.
12. Schools for instructing the poorer classes are most
numerous in Prussia, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, and
Scotland. In the latter country, more of the people receive
a learned education than elsewhere, England, Germany
and France, excel in literature and science,
18, In almost every part of Europe, great distinctions of
tank prevail between the upper and lower classes of‘ society.
Orders of nobility are established everywhere, except in
Switzerland, Norway, and ”” *-- Nearly all the individ
9, What is said of Europe? 10. Of universities and colleges? 11
Common branches of education? 12. Where are schools most numer
