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some parts cultivated, in others woody. Opposite to Bowness,
the lake is divided into two parts by a cluster of islands;
one of which is larger than the rest.
Bowness is the capital port-town on the lake; if we adopt a
dignified style, which the grandeur of the country naturally
suggests. It is the great mart for fish, and charcoal; both
which commodities are largely imported here; and carried by
land into the country. It's harbour is crouded with vessels
of various kinds; some of which are used merely as
pleasure-boats in navigating the lake.- In one of these we
embarked, and standing out to sea; made for the great
island; which we were informed was a very interesting scene.
We soon arrived at it; and landing at the south end, we
ordered our boat to meet us at the north point; meaning to
traverse it's little boundaries.
A more sequestered spot cannot easily be conceived. Nothing
can be more excluded from the noise, and interruption of
life; or abound with a greater variety of those
circumstances, which make retirement pleasing.
The whole island contains about thirty acres. It's form is
oblong; it's shores irregular; retiring into bays, and
broken into creeks.
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