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character ; the physical system may be benefited by 

 it as well. It is a kind of exercise that in turn 

 brings into use almost every muscle in the body, 

 those of the legs being of course taxed most se- 

 verely, but those of the back do their full share of 

 the work, while the arms are called into action almost 

 constantly, as the climber grasps bushes or rocks by 

 which to aid himself in the ascent. The lungs ex- 

 pand and contract like bellows as they inhale and 

 exhale the rarified atmosphere, and the heart beats 

 like a trip-hammer as it pumps the invigorated blood 

 through the system. The liver is shaken loose from 

 the ribs to which it has perchance grown fast, and 

 the stomach is aroused to such a state of activity as 

 it has probably not experienced for years. Let any 

 man, especially one of sedentary habits, climb a 

 mountain 5,000 feet high, on a bright, pleasant day, 

 when 



" Night's candles are burnt out and jocund d iy 

 Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain tops." 



There let him breathe the rare, pure atmosphere, 

 fresh from the portals of heaven, and my word for 

 it he will have a better appetite, will eat heartier, 

 sleep sounder, and awake next morning feeling more 

 refreshed than since the days of his boyhood. 



Although the labor be severe it can and should be 

 modulated to the strength and capabilities of the 

 person undertaking the task. No one should climb 

 faster than is compatible with his strength, and 

 halts should be made every five or ten minutes, if 

 need be, to. allow the system ample rest. In this 

 manner a vast amount of work may be accomplished 



