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Curiosities Respecting Mountains (II)

Natural Description of Mountains-The Peak in Derbyshire- Snowden in Wales-Skiddaw in Cumberland.

Sublime the uplifted mountains rise, And with their pointed heads invade the skies; While the high cliffs their craggy arms extend, Distinguish states, and sever'd realms defend.

Blackmore.

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