The Range both to the north and south of this region was, perhaps, glaciated about as heavily, but because the rocks are less resisting, their polished surfaces have mostly given way to the weather, leaving only small imperfect patches.

该地区北部和南部的山脉也许经历过同样严重的冰川作用， 但由于岩石的抵抗力较弱， 它们抛光的表面大多已被天气所取代， 不完美的小块。

I was particularly interested in the question, after witnessing the performances of this San Joaquin band upon the glaciated rocks at the foot of the falls; and as soon as I procured specimens and examined their feet, all the mystery disappeared.

目睹了这个圣华金乐队脚的冰川岩石上的表演后，我对这个问题特别感兴趣；一旦我获得了标本并检查了他们的脚，所有的谜团就消失了。

By the map I have come only about ten or twelve miles, though the sun is already low in the west, showing how long I must have lingered, observing, sketching, taking notes among the glaciated rocks and moraines and Alpine flower-beds.

根据地图，我走了大约 10 或 12 英里， 虽然太阳已经落西边， 这表明我冰川形成的岩石、冰碛和阿尔卑斯花坛之间逗、观察、素描、记笔记已经多长时间了。