Works, Volumen5G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1895 |
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... beaver could have felled it in any direction he pleased , if really capable of exercising a discretion in the matter . He was evidently engaged in " belting " the tree , and his first incision had been on the side nearest to the water ...
... beaver could have felled it in any direction he pleased , if really capable of exercising a discretion in the matter . He was evidently engaged in " belting " the tree , and his first incision had been on the side nearest to the water ...
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... beaver was found with his head wedged into the cut which he had made , the tree having fallen upon him and held him pris- oner until he died . " Great choice , according to the captain , is certainly displayed by the beaver in selecting ...
... beaver was found with his head wedged into the cut which he had made , the tree having fallen upon him and held him pris- oner until he died . " Great choice , according to the captain , is certainly displayed by the beaver in selecting ...
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... beaver family are trapped in succes- sion . The survivors then become extremely shy , and can scarcely be " brought to medi- cine , " to use the trapper's phrase for " taking the bait . " In such case , the trapper gives up the use of ...
... beaver family are trapped in succes- sion . The survivors then become extremely shy , and can scarcely be " brought to medi- cine , " to use the trapper's phrase for " taking the bait . " In such case , the trapper gives up the use of ...
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INTRODUCTORY NOTICE | 1 |
Departure from Fort OsageModes | 15 |
Wide PrairiesVegetable Productions | 28 |
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