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we went to the spring at the head of the ravine.  We crossed this
ravine and came to a large field sown with wheat well out of the
ground.  Reaching the fence on the opposite side of the field we
crossed another slight depression no doubt the head of another
ravine.  It was covered with trees.  The ground, here and there, had
out crops of quartz.  Close to the stump of an old chestnut was
a large patch of aplectrum (15 plants).  We marked the place of
entrance on one of the fence rails, an x, and on a sassafras we
hung a cross.  Crossing this depression we came to another open field.
We walked along the edge of this field till we came in close view of the
incursion and where an opening in the fence showed a path through
the woods.  We followed this path and came to the head of 
one of the prettiest of ravines.  Our trip through this ravine was
one of surprise and admiration  The descent is great compared with
its length.  At 3 different places, beautiful cascades, the water
falling each time from 10 to 15 ft. have been found.  What high and
almost perpendicular sides would frequently confront <s>you</s>one!  And yet
again what beautiful wide, <s>tho</s> and secluded dells!  On one bank
is a large outcrop of granite looking from the distance, when it
first comes in view like the ruins of a fortress.  From this spot
        