LESSON LXII. 65 
Africa is noted for its 
extreme heat, ferocious 
animals, and Great Des- 
ert. 
The Great Desert is 
about 3,000 miles long, 
and 1,000 miles wide. 
It contains vast, sandy 
plains which are dry, hot, 
and barren, except in 
some green places, 
called Oases. People 
cross the desert in large 
companies, called CARrA- 
VANS, in order to defend 
themselves from robbers. Cam. 
els are used in crossing the 
desert. 
Lions, elephants, and other wild 
animals are found in Africa as 
well as in Asia. 
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Elephants are hunted 
for the ivory, of which 
their tusks are composed. 
Many have been tamed, 
and are very gentle,