The place had enormous possibilities. He realized that at once. The stream, of course, was perfect for sailing toy boats, for skipping stones, and, in the event of failing inspiration, for falling into. Several of the trees appeared to have been specifically designed for climbing, and one huge, white old birch overhanging the stream promised the exhilarating combination of climbing a tree and falling into the water, all at one time. . David Eddings
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In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, Huck's description of a river is one of his many colorful descriptions. The word "exhilarating" is used several times in the passage to describe the experience of climbing a tree and falling into the water. “The place had enormous possibilities. He realized that at once.

The stream, of course, was perfect for sailing toy boats, for skipping stones, and, in the event of failing inspiration, for falling into. Several of the trees appeared to have been specifically designed for climbing, and one huge, white old birch overhanging the stream promised the exhilarating combination of climbing a tree and falling into the water, all at one time.”

Source: Guardians Of The West

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