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devout pilgrims from all over Asia have climbed to its lofty summit to worship, and purify their souls.  The literature of the Singhalese claims that the first Buddha of their records appeared B.C. 3000 and found this peak already called "Peak of the God."

Gautama is supposed to have taken leave of earth from this spot and his foot print is plainly seen in the rock at the very summit.

The Mohammedans claim it as the spot first visited by Adam. The Roman Catholics attribute the foot print to St Thomas.

Successive kings, nobles, priests and beggars have travelled from far distant lands to this sacred spot and one of my great desires for a long time, has been to make this great ascent and enjoy the marvellous view, including the impressive shadow. Before leaving America, I resolved to make the effort but was afraid the work would prove too much for me. And should I fail, I proposed to have no one at home the wiser.

Well, I did not fail. I reached the very top, and saw the apparition, and witnessed the most magnificent panorama of my life - perhaps as fine as the world has - also most interesting religious observances of a band of pilgrims. But of all details, some time when I have less soreness throughout my entire system, an unsprained left wrist, and generally not quite so tired.

My program was to visit Nuwara Eliga - the sanitarium of Ceylon immediately after the Peak. I arrived here night before last and found it a very delightful spot. It is