A Rocky Ramble. 



IT* ROM the top of the highest peak, the adjoining 

 mountains look much alike, but it will not do to 

 climb one hill and then judge of the whole range. 

 This may suffice for some purposes, as those of a 

 physical geographer, but will never satisfy the 

 whims of a rambler bent on close acquaintance 

 with each hill-side's unconsidered trifles. 



It has been asked, What is the distinguishing 

 whim of a professional rambler ? It is, I take it, 

 to gather pleasure rather than profit from the 

 world about him. He is supposed to be one free 

 of all definiteness of purpose other than that 

 mentioned. Whether some projecting rock is 

 diorite or dolerite is to him of little moment, but 

 whether it is dull or glistening, bare or covered, 

 becomes a matter of importance. Upon it may 

 depend the measure of his joy as he scans the 

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