Chir

He then took me to a place called Chir-a-chur-ee, there I also had friends, but could not see them, as he kept very close watch over me, and he always stayed at places prepared for the purpose of keeping the slaves in security; there were holes in the walls in which my feet were placed, (a kind of stocks.)

Biography of Mahommah G. Baquaqua, a Native of Zoogoo, in the Interior of Africa. (A Convert to Christianity,) With a Description of That Part of the World; Including the Manners and Customs of the Inhabitants, Their Religious Notions, Form of Government, Laws, Appearance of the Country, Buildings, Agriculture, Manufactures, Shepherds and Herdsmen, Domestic Animals, Marriage Ceremonials, Funeral Services, Styles of Dress, Trade and Commerce, Modes of Warfare, System of Slavery, &c., &c. Mahommah's Early Life, His Education, His Capture and Slavery in Western Africa and Brazil, His Escape to the United States, from Thence to Hayti, (the City of Port Au Prince,) His Reception by the Baptist Missionary There, The Rev. W. L. Judd; His Conversion to Christianity, Baptism, and Return to This Country, His Views, Objects and Aim. Written and Revised from His Own Words, by Samuel Moore, Esq., Late Publisher of the "North of England Shipping Gazette," Author of Several Popular Works, and Editor of Sundry Reform Papers Mahommah Gardo Baquaqua 1854

The dominant species in this belt of subtropical pine forest is Chir pine.

Himalayan subtropical pine forests 2008

Some scientists believe that climate change and human disturbance are causing the lower-elevation oak forests to be gradually degraded and invaded by the drought-resistant Chir pine (Pinus roxburghii), the dominant species in these subtropical pine forests.

Himalayan subtropical pine forests 2008

Although Champion and Seth indicate the presence of large areas of Chir pine in Arunachal Pradesh, the easternmost extent of large areas of Chir pine is in Bhutan.

Himalayan subtropical pine forests 2008

However, Chir pine forests are resilient and can tolerate considerable human pressure.

Himalayan subtropical pine forests 2008

In Himachal Pradesh, extensive patches of Chir pine grow on the lower parts of Kangra and Una Districts, but toward the eastern parts of Himachal Pradesh and in the lower areas of the Uttar Pradesh hills, Chir pine grows in scattered patches commonly in association with Shorea robusta, Anogeissus latifolia, and Cordia vestita.

Himalayan subtropical pine forests 2008

In western Nepal, Chir pine forests predominate on all aspects of the slope, in contrast to areas further west, where they develop mainly on the southern slopes.

Himalayan subtropical pine forests 2008

Extensive Chir pine plantations are present in Himachal Pradesh and in northwestern Uttar Pradesh.

Himalayan subtropical pine forests 2008

Also, NB, they spell שבת “Chabbat” and שיר “Chir”, which while I understand is consistent with the rest of the language–chanson, chateau, etc–is still weeeird.

2005 February - Danya Ruttenberg 2005

Also, NB, they spell שבת “Chabbat” and שיר “Chir”, which while I understand is consistent with the rest of the language–chanson, chateau, etc–is still weeeird.

Francy-Pants - Danya Ruttenberg 2005