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to its utmost limits. As we advance in a zig-zag 

 direction, the lakes dwindle into the dimensions 

 of ponds; while the wide range of the amphi- 

 theatre at our feet, rivets the attention, and 

 engrosses every thought. Vast ranges of dark 

 mountains, no longer individually great, hut 

 imparting the idea of sublimity from their aggre- 

 gate accumulation, present themselves, and open 

 out innumerable scenic avenues to the eye, 

 which excite the wonder, and ravish the senses 

 of the beholder. When the ascent is accom- 

 plished, and should the weather be fine, the view 

 is remarkably grand and varied from the summit, 

 presenting, in fact, such a boundless landscape 

 as never fades from the recollection of the 

 traveller. It is one of the most wonderful and 

 magnificent displays of which England can 

 boast. 



The Esk. This river rises from high grounds 

 in Scotland, and enters England near to Long- 

 town, flowing through a rich and most beautiful 

 vale. Its waters can be conveniently reached by 

 way of Carlisle, the distance from which is about 

 six miles. It abounds with salmon of fine 

 quality. It is a most interesting stream for an 

 angler. 



" Majestic o'er the steeps, with murmuring roar, 

 See winding Esk his rapid current pour ; 



