Little Rivers: A Book of Essays in Profitable Idleness

LITTLE RIVERS
The noise of the falls makes constant music.

HENRY VAN DYKE
“And suppose he take nothing, yet he enjoyeth a delightfull
walk by pleasant Rivers, in sweet Pastures, amongst odoriferous
Flowers, which gratifie his Senses, and delight his Mind; which
Contentments induce many (who affect not Angling ) to choose
those places of pleasure for their summer Recreation and Health.”
Col. Robert Venables, The Experienc’d Angler . 1662.
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