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and crew—instructions to the captain—the Sandwich Islands—rumors of the fate of the Tonquin—precautions on reaching the mouth of the Columbia |
269 |
Active operations at Astoria—various expeditions fitted out—Robert Stuart and a party destined for New York—singular conduct of John Day—his fate—piratical pass and hazardous portage—rattlesnakes—their abhorrence of tobacco—arrival among the Wallah-Wallahs—purchase of horses—departure of Stuart and his band for the mountains |
272 |
Route of Mr. Stuart—dreary wilds—thirsty travelling—a grove and streamlet—the Blue Mountains—a fertile plain with rivulets—sulphur spring—route along Snake River—rumors of white men—the Snake and his horse—a Snake guide—a midnight decampment—unexpected meeting with old comrades—story of trappers' hardships—Salmon Falls—a great fishery—mode of spearing salmon—arrival at the Caldron Linn—state of the caches—new resolution of the three Kentucky trappers |
278 |
The Snake River deserts—scanty fare—bewildered travellers—prowling Indians—a giant Crow chief—a bully rebuked—Indian signals—smoke on the mountains—Mad River—an alarm—an Indian foray—a scamper—a rude Indian joke—a sharpshooter balked of his shot |
288 |
Travellers unhorsed—pedestrian preparations—prying spies—bonfire of baggage—a march on foot—rafting a river—the wounded elk—Indian trails—wilful conduct of Mr. M'Lellan—grand prospect from a mountain—distant craters of volcanoes—Illness of Mr. Crooks |
294 |
Ben Jones and a grizzly bear—rocky heights—mountain torrents—traces of M'Lellan—volcanic remains—mineral earths—peculiar clay for pottery—dismal plight of M'Lellan—starvation—shocking proposition of a desperate man—a broken-down bull—a ravenous meal—Indian graves—hospitable Snakes—a forlorn alliance |
278 |
Spanish River scenery—trial of Crow Indians—a snow-storm—a rousing fire and a buffalo feast—a plain of salt—climbing a mountain—volcanic summit—extinguished crater—marine shells—encampment on a prairie—successful hunting—good cheer—romantic scenery—rocky defile—foaming rapids—the fiery narrows |
307 |
Wintry storms—a halt and council—cantonment for the winter—fine hunting country—game of the mountains and plains—successful hunting—Mr. Crooks |
