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... bear is the only really formidable quad- ruped of our continent . He is the favorite theme of the hunters of the far West , who describe him as equal in size to a common cow and of prodigious strength . He makes battle if assailed , and ...
... bear is the only really formidable quad- ruped of our continent . He is the favorite theme of the hunters of the far West , who describe him as equal in size to a common cow and of prodigious strength . He makes battle if assailed , and ...
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... bear in full pursuit , apparently at- tracted by the scent of the meat . Cannon had heard so much of the invulnerability of this tremendous animal , that he never attempted to fire , but , slipping the strap . from his forehead , let go ...
... bear in full pursuit , apparently at- tracted by the scent of the meat . Cannon had heard so much of the invulnerability of this tremendous animal , that he never attempted to fire , but , slipping the strap . from his forehead , let go ...
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... bear advancing upon him , with terrific growl . The sturdy Kentuckian was not to be intimidated by man or mon- ster . Leveling his rifle , he pulled the trigger . The bear was wounded , but not mortally : instead , however , of rushing ...
... bear advancing upon him , with terrific growl . The sturdy Kentuckian was not to be intimidated by man or mon- ster . Leveling his rifle , he pulled the trigger . The bear was wounded , but not mortally : instead , however , of rushing ...
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