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This Blackwater (it should be called Amberwa ter), and north source of the Cheat, rises high up on the western slope of the Backbone, directly across from the Fairfax stone - where the head-spring of the Potomac has its source on this the eastern side of the mountain and it is supposed that these head waters of the two rivers are not more than some half a mile (or mile at most) apart. The Backbone, following a general course from north to south, here turns at almost a right-angle, and takes across to the eastward some fifteen miles, when it regains its former southerly direction, thus forming a zigzag in its course. At the point where it first makes the bend to the east, a large spur - apparently the Back bone itself - keeps straight to the south, and butts down on the Cheat, at the distance of some ten or twelve miles. Between this large spur and the point where the Backbone bends to the south again, is contained the cove of mountains which is called the Canaan. This region of country is in the very highest range of the Alleganies, lying in the main some three thousand feet above the level of the sea.
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This Blackwater (it should be called Amberwa ter), and north source of the Cheat, rises high up on the western slope of the Backbone, directly across from the Fairfax stone - where the head-spring of the Potomac has its source on this the eastern side of the mountain and it is supposed that these head waters of the two rivers are not more than some half a mile (or mile at most) apart. The Backbone, following a general course from north to south, here turns at almost a right-angle, and takes across to the eastward some fifteen miles, when it regains its former southerly direction, thus forming a zigzag in its course. At the point where it first makes the bend to the east, a large spur - apparently the Back bone itself - keeps straight to the south, and butts down on the Cheat, at the distance of some ten or twelve miles. Between this large spur and the point where the Backbone bends to the south again, is contained the cove of mountains which is called the Canaan. This region of country is in the very highest range of the Alleganies, lying in the main some three thousand feet above the level of the sea.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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If the reader will take down the map of Virginia, and look at Randolph county, he will find that the Blackwater is a stream that makes down from the north into the Cheat river, some few miles below the point where that river is formed by the junction of the Dry fork, the Laurel fork, and the Glade fork - the Shavers, or Great fork, falling in some miles below: all rising and running along the western side of the Backbone of the Alleganies.
The country embraced by these head-waters of the Cheat river is called "The Canaan" - a wilderness of broken and rugged mountains - its streams falling through deep clefts, or leaping down in great cataracts, into the Cheat, that sweeps the base of the Backbone.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an engaging chronicle of an expedition taken by a group of gentlemen into the rugged and beautiful Allegany Mountains, which are part of the larger Appalachian Mountain range in eastern North America. The author provides a detailed and lively account of their journey, as they travel through stunning scenery teeming with wildlife and explore the area's rich natural resources. Beyond the entertaining travelogue aspects of the book, the author also provides a thoughtful examination of the mountains' place in American history and culture. He explores how they have been perceived and described by different people over time, from Native Americans to European settlers to modern-day tourists and adventurers. Through these diverse perspectives, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the mountains' significance both as a physical landscape and a symbol of the American spirit. The author's insights into the relationship between humans and the natural world are particularly noteworthy. He argues that the mountains have the power to inspire awe and wonder, and that spending time in their presence can help us to connect with our own sense of place and purpose. This book is a valuable contribution to the literature of American exploration and nature writing, and it offers a unique perspective on the enduring fascination with the Allegany Mountains. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330843949_0
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