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 FOWEY RIVER— ST. GENNY'S Bodmin Moors, runs southward across the moors, and zigzags to Lostwithiel, where it becomes tidal. Six miles farther S. it reaches Fowey, after a course of rare loveliness. Together with most of the estuaries in South Devon and Corn- wall, it IS distinguished by the beauty of its creeks. The etymology of its name, like that of the Fal, is very uncertain; Mr. Baring-Gould thinks that both spring from falbh, running, flowing. Not far from the source of the Fowey is Garrah, about a mile S.W. of Brown Willy; it is a hill of 1060 ft. On its slope are beehive- huts, with small enclosures, perhaps used for cattle. At a little distance, between Garrah and Rough Tor, is the famous Fernaker circle, standing on boggy soil, on which the stones have partially sunk, and some have doubtless disappeared. iS^. Geuny's (9 m. W. of Bude) is a dedi- cation to the Auvergne St. Genesius, of whom it is related that after being beheaded he walked about with his head under his arm. The early writers of saint legends were distinctly lacking in a sense of humour. The district is beauti- ftilly wooded, with fine coast. It may be possible here to meet with the rare Cornish chough, but the birds are almost extinct, owing to the foolish efforts of fanciers and collectors. William Braddon, Parliamentary member and officer, was buried in the chancel of the church, and it is supposed that he was vicar here. The churchyard has a curious slope. 109