. The Southern States. c., of theregion find \otaries among the epicures. 2. Water-Porver.— Ele\ation andrainfall are the sources of the tremendous 142 THE CLIMATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. water power of the State. The descentfrom the high mountain elevations andplateaus to the sea coast, in such a com-paratively short distance, combined withthe result of inches of precipita-tion annually, must make itself feltin the development of great water-powers. The total length of the princi-pal rivers is 3300 miles and the totalfall is approximately 33,000 feet. Thewater power developed by these rivers
. The Southern States. c., of theregion find \otaries among the epicures. 2. Water-Porver.— Ele\ation andrainfall are the sources of the tremendous 142 THE CLIMATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. water power of the State. The descentfrom the high mountain elevations andplateaus to the sea coast, in such a com-paratively short distance, combined withthe result of inches of precipita-tion annually, must make itself feltin the development of great water-powers. The total length of the princi-pal rivers is 3300 miles and the totalfall is approximately 33,000 feet. Thewater power developed by these rivers. world, as they have for generations beenknown to our people. In the east, onthe coast at Southport, Carolina Beach,Wrightsville, Beaufort, Morehead City,Nags Head and Avoca, are wateringplaces which are much frequented in thesummer seasons. In the central district,among others, are Kittrells, SouthernPines and Raleigh, recognized as winterresorts. In the mountain section of thewest are Asheville, Morganton, Hender-. ORTON RICR FARM, I-OWRR CAPE FEAR RIVER. as estimated by Dr. Kerr, former Stategeologist, is 3,370,000 horse-power. Thispower is capable of turning 130,000,000spindles. This power is more and morebeing utilized in manufactories, and inthe future will be developed more Hcalilifulncss.—In no other direc-tion is the beneficial effect of the Statessuperb climate better felt than in thehealthfulness it offers to all who maketheir residence here. In all localities ofthe State can be found resorts that arefast becoming known to the outside sonville, Mount Airy, Blowing Rock,Linville, Roan, Mount Waynesville,Cleveland Springs, Catawba Springs,Connelly Springs, Glen Alpine, HotSprings and others—all resorts of estab-lished and growing reputation, particu-larly frequented in the summer season,though many are visited continuouslythroughout the year. At many of these,where natural advantages of scenery andclimate are combined, are found mineralsprings of grea
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