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feet, a countless number of mountains, lakes, 

 rivers, harbours, towns, villages, and country- 

 seats, scattered with fascinating effect over the 

 extensive prospect. 



In ascending and descending this famous 

 mountain, many lakes or tanks will be met with, 

 full of large trout and other fish. Almost all the 

 waters in these mountain reservoirs are of the 

 most clear and sparkling kind, and their rugged 

 shores are often covered with foliage of the most 

 luxuriant description. 



The falls of Dall-y-Mullin, Moddach, and 

 Cayne are objects of universal and unrivalled 

 interest. For many miles around their respec- 

 tive localities, the mountain-scenery is of the 

 most delightful and astonishing kind. At the 

 turn of every rocky promontory, new and sur- 

 prising views burst upon the eye. A fine 

 mixture of rugged rocks, rich foliage, scattered 

 villages, and whitewashed cottages, give the 

 whole landscape a most enchanting and fairy- 

 like appearance. 



The fall of Dall-y-Mullin is full of sublimity, 

 though the waters have only a descent of about 

 fifty feet perpendicular. The rocky prominences, 

 and the foliage of oak trees, give the view an 

 exceedingly interesting appearance. The further 

 we ascend the steep acclivity, the more grand 



