Peatbeds have sometimes a thickness of ten or twelve yards, or even more.
3
The same process appears to be going on in a similar manner to-day in the peatbeds of various northern countries.
4
Arrival of Treaty and Half-breed Commissions at Edmonton-Departurefor Athabasca Landing-Tawutináowpeatbeds, etc.-Arrival at the Landing-Thegas well there-Boats and trackers-Mr.
5
On the basis that peat loses four fifths of its bulk in changing to coal, we may reckon the thickness of these ancient peatbeds.