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It was followed by others , which , however , did not keep straight on like the first ,
but ran a short way , then returned , then again followed a little further than the
first time . They were evidently scenting the trail of the pioneer , and making it ...
It was followed by others , which , however , did not keep straight on like the first ,
but ran a short way , then returned , then again followed a little further than the
first time . They were evidently scenting the trail of the pioneer , and making it ...
Page 192
Passing over a stony range , we descended by a steep pass into the valley of the
Estely , and followed it down to the westward across low dry hills with prickly
bushes and scrub . About five o ' clock we reached an extensive plain , covered
with ...
Passing over a stony range , we descended by a steep pass into the valley of the
Estely , and followed it down to the westward across low dry hills with prickly
bushes and scrub . About five o ' clock we reached an extensive plain , covered
with ...
Page 195
He had a trained ox , which , as soon as it saw a deer , commenced eating , and
walking gradually towards it ; whilst the man followed , concealed , and thus got
within distance to shoot it . He generally got two when he went out , and sold the
...
He had a trained ox , which , as soon as it saw a deer , commenced eating , and
walking gradually towards it ; whilst the man followed , concealed , and thus got
within distance to shoot it . He generally got two when he went out , and sold the
...
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