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 liim entering, and as having 

 reached the dreary-looking " Deserted 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 the 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 'pliotograiihs, 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 attentipa 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 tlie-so 

 unique curiosities. They are published by Messrs. Anthony & 

 •>.'o., of New York. 



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