A description of its climate and of its mountains, rivers, forests and valleys; an account of its explorers; a review of its Indians - past and present; a survey of its industries, with some reference to what it offers of delight to the automobilist, traveller, sportsman and health seeker; together with a brief resume of its influence upon writers and artists, and a short account of its problems and how met, and of its inexhaustible resources and their development.

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