GENERAL DESCRIPTION. XI 



a chain of lakes extends the entire length of this wilderness, 

 cutting it in two, it would be impenetrable. Along these 

 sheets of water — from one to another, and around rapids 

 and cataracts, the adventurer rows his boat or carries it on 

 his head. I have made this statement that one may see at 

 the outset to what kind of a region I wish to introduce 

 him. 



