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that of solitary pedestrian roughing it, as I did
at first, and that of carriole travelling with
a large party, as described in the preceding
chapters.
In the first place, I advise all who desire to
combine comfort with expedition to limit the number
of their party. Three or four will get along far
better in all respects than six or seven. I have
already (page 243) stated the precautions I had to
observe, especially the early halting, in order to
obtain sleeping accommodation for so large a party
as ours. If any larger party should be organized,
it must be divided into small detachments, or the
inconvenience would be insufferable. Anything
like the great crowds which Mr. Cook so skilfully
conducts through other continental countries are
utterly impracticable in Norway, unless limited to
coasting excursion in a large steam yacht
specially chartered for this purpose. Such an
excursion might, if properly managed, be made very
enjoyable, as the best scenery of Norway is on the
fjords, and near the coast.
I have now to communicate a great invention,
which, with my characteristic generosity and
modesty, I have not patented, but offer freely for the
benefit of all holiday-making humanity. It is
nothing less than a new method of travelling,
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