Washburn, and feel quite sure that in grandeur and in extent of view the American mountains are superior to those named in Europe, but the larger population in easy reach of the mountains of Switzerland will give them the preference for a generation or more.
Sherman compares the grandeur of American mountains to those in Europe, emphasizing the accessibility of Swiss mountains.
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