THE CEDARS OF LEBANON. 
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the valley below, extending entirely to the sea. The reefs 
opposite Ras Tripoli are distinctly visible on a clear day. 
Computed by the time required for the ascent, the distance 
must be about thirty miles from the town of Tripoli. From 
Beirut it requires three days, at the usual rate of travel, to 
reach the cedars, but it is not difficult to accomplish the task 
in less. To Baalbek, across the valley of Bukaa, on the other 
side of Mount Lebanon, is another good day’s ride. 
