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It was not until Fanny Kemble, in her droll book about the United
States, pointed out to the Philadelphians the rare loveliness of a
stream which lay at their own doors, that this loveliness was more
than suspected by a few adventurous pedestrians of the vicinity.

Word:

exquisite

Question:

What happened on the stream?

Answer (optional):

The stream, the Wissahiccon, gained notoriety after Fanny Kemble pointed out its beauty in her book about the United States. This led locals in Philadelphia to appreciate the natural beauty in their vicinity. However, the actual beauty of the stream is farther than where most Philadelphian picturesque-hunters travel, as they usually don't go farther than a mile or two above the mouth of the rivulet where the carriage-road stops. It's recommended for those who wish to truly appreciate the stream to follow a certain path and either go up or down the stream, in a skiff or by clambering along its banks. The stream is also noted to be narrow.