Book excerpt: Published in 1907, this work aims to present the real incidents of various exciting episodes in the thrilling sport of cave exploring. In addition, it explains the scientific results of investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset. The chapters about the scientific results are written by H. E. Balch, who worked on the geology of Mendip, among the caves, for over twenty years. On the other hand, the reports of actual incidents focusing more on the adventures are by E. A. Baker. Contents include: The Cave District of the Mendips The Cheddar Group of Caverns Antiquity of the Caves of Mendip Cave Exploring as a Sport Exploring Wookey Hole Strenuous Days in the Eastwater Swallet Swildon's Hole The Great Cavern at Cheddar Five Caverns at Cheddar The Burrington Caverns The Coral Cave at Compton Bishop Lamb's Lair A Cave in the Quantocks Cave Exploring at Abergele Cave Discoveries on the Welsh Border The Exploration of Stump Cross Cavern Swallet-Hunting in Derbyshire Exploring New Caves in Derbyshire A Visit to Mitchelstown Cave Index