Probably the best description of the topography and the orography of the island yet presented is that given by Mr. Robert T. Hill, of the United States Geological Survey.
"Cuba, Old and New"
Albert Gardner Robinson
But even in the popular nomenclature one finds the orography of Martinique, as well as of other West Indian islands, regularly classified by pitons, mornes, and monts or montagnes.
"Two Years in the French West Indies"
Lafcadio Hearn
Beyond question the orography is more accurately given than anywhere else; in this respect, indeed, no other country can compare with it.
"Above the Snow Line"
Clinton Thomas Dent