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We explored to a distance of about three miles from the entrance, and found a succession of chambers of great dimensions and of great beauty when lit up with our rockets.
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gutenberg.orgUlysses S. Grant: “We explored to a distance of about three miles from the entrance, and found a succession of chambers of great dimensions…”
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Grant describes the exploration of a cave, noting its impressive beauty and size.
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