Dordogne

Dordogne, a department in S.W. France, has an area of 3,530 square miles, and takes its name from the river which, after a course of 305 miles (185 of which are navigable), unites withthe Garonne to form the Gironde. The climate is for the most part mild and healthy, but the soil is poor and hilly, with much forest and underwood, alternated in places by lovely valleys and vine-clad hills. There is little agriculture, but some iron working, and manufactures of paper, woollens, and glass. Wine and brandy, oil, fruit, and fat cattle are produced. The truffles of Perigord are famous. Capital, Perigueux.