None of the sandstone or limestone precipices of the cañon that I have seen or heard of approaches in smooth, flawless strength and grandeur the granite face of El Capitan or the Tenaya side of Cloud's Rest.

Escalier des grandeurs et des ignominies, Bagne effrayant des morts, pilori des néants, Saignant, fumant, infect, ce charnier de géants Semblait fait pour pourrir le squelette du monde.

These monuments, though not equalling in size and grandeur the tombs which we find in India, are very striking; they are for the most part surmounted by cupolas, raised upon lofty pillars, with the spaces open between.