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Across China on Foot by Edwin John Dingle
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Ichang Gorge 16 miles First and probably one
of the finest of the
Gorges.

Niu Kan Ma Fee 4 miles An hour's journey after
(or Ox Liver coming out of the
Gorge) Ichang Gorge, if the
breeze be favorable;
an arduous day's
journey during high
river, with no wind.

Mi Tsang (or Rice 2 miles Finest view is obtained
Granary Gorge) from western extremity;
exceedingly
precipitous.

Niu Kou (or Buffalo --- Very quiet in low-water
Mouth Reach) season; wild stretch
during high river.
At the head of this
reach H.M.S.
_Woodlark_ came to
grief on her maiden
trip.

Urishan Hsia (or --- Over thirty miles in
Gloomy Mountain length. Grandest
Gorge) and highest gorge
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