THE MAMMOTH CAVE. 65 
reader a very correct idea of the singularly wild 
and extraordinary surroundings in this part of 
the Cave.* The entrance to the Long Route is 
effected, as has been already stated, through the 
narrow passage around the far end of the Giant’s 
Coffin: The guide is seen just entering the 
contracted avenue. The next view represents 
the guide as having accomplished the passage 
upon which we saw him entering, and as having 
reached the dreary-looking “ Desenied Chamber.” 
He carries upon his arm the basket of provisions 
for dinner. This chamber is about one hundred 
feet in length, but the ceiling, as may be seen, 
is quite low. 
An apartment known as he Wooden Bowl 
Cave is next entered. It derives its name from 
the tradition that a wooden bowl, such as was 
formerly used by the Indians, was found in it 
* Our lithographic plates are copied from photographs, to 
the perfect accuracy of which we can testify. Forty-two stereo- 
scopic views, taken within and about the Cave, have been pub- 
lished. The interior views were obtained by the aid of the 
magnesium light, the most intense artificial light that has yet 
been produced. This set of views, which we recommend to 
the attention of our readers, constitutes a novel and most tri- 
umphant application of the photographic art, and materially aids 
in the comprehension of our language as we treat upon these 
unique curiosities. They are published by Messrs. Anthony & 
Co., of New York. 
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