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above is impossible ; then the roar of rushing water is 

 incessant and the sight is sublime. Two cascades may 

 be found higher up the river, one 70 and the other 100 

 feet high. 



Not far from the falls, on the brink of a small crater, 

 may be seen the remains of a large mansion, embowered 

 in exotic trees and shrubbery, formerly the head 

 quarters of an extensive cattle ranch and dairy. 



The village of Wailua by the sea, once large and 

 populous, was the home of the famous Queen Kapule, 

 better known as Deborah, the favorite wife of Kaumu- 

 alii, the last king of Kauai. 



MATTNA WAIALEALE. 



This is the central peak of Kauai, and its ridges 

 overtop all others. Its sides are precipitous, well clad 

 in green, and interspersed with cascades and waterfalls. 

 The scenery of this and other mountains, less high but 

 piercing the plain below with sharp, green spurs or 

 peaks, broken, tottering and craggy, variegate the scene 

 to the distant ocean's horizon. 



The excursion to its summit is considered a most 

 difficult feat, but to those who can bear the necessary 

 fatigue and exposure, it will repay the effort. It can 

 only be made on foot, and with a guide, and will occupy 

 at least three days ; one night being generally spent at 

 or near the top. The trip will furnish to the botanist, 

 or the conchologist in search of land-shells, a rare oppor- 

 tunity to gratify his curiosity and pursue his scientific 

 researchse. 



FftOM WAILUA TO HANALEI. 

 On leaving the falls, evidences of a dense population 

 passed away, occur on every side in dried taro patches, 



