This section is from the book "A Library Of Wonders And Curiosities Found In Nature And Art, Science And Literature", by I. Platt. Also available from Amazon: A library of wonders and curiosities.
The Falls of Niagara - Lake of Killarney - Lake Solfatara - Whirlpool near Suderoc - maelstrom - Gulf Stream - New Island starting from the Sea.
Fountains and ponds he adds, and lakes immense,
Descending streams the winding borders fence;
This, deep-absorb'd, the darksome cavern laves,
These to the ocean roll their azure waves;
There, uncontroll'd, they meet the roaring tide,
And dash, for verdant banks, the hoar cliff's side. Ovid.
 
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