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ing conduct of the Crows—Larmie's Fork—first navigation of the Nebraska—Great elevation of the country—rarity of the atmosphere—its effect on the woodwork of wagons—Black Hills—their wild and broken scenery—Indian dogs—Crow trophies—sterile and dreary country—banks of the Sweet Water—buffalo hunting—adventure of Tom Cain, the Irish cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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CHAPTER V.
Magnificent scenery—Wind River Mountains—treasury of waters—a stray horse—an Indian trail—trout streams—the great Green River valley—an alarm—a band of trappers—Fontenelle—his information—sufferings of thirst—encampment on the Seeds-Ke-Dee—strategy of rival traders—fortification of the camp—the Blackfeet—banditti of the mountains—their character and habits |
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CHAPTER VI.
Sublette and his band—Robert Campbell—Mr. Wyeth and a band of "Down-Easters"—Yankee enterprise—Fitzpatrick—his adventure with the Blackfeet—a rendezvous of mountaineers—the battle of Pierre's Hole—an Indian ambuscade—Sublette's return |
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CHAPTER VII.
Retreat of the Blackfeet—Fontenelle's camp in danger—Captain Bonneville and the Blackfeet—free trappers—their character, habits, dress, equipments, horses—game fellows of the mountains—their visit to the camp—good fellowship and good cheer—a carouse—a swagger, a brawl, and a reconciliation |
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CHAPTER VIII.
Plans for the winter—Salmon River—abundance of salmon west of the mountains—new arrangements—caches—Cerré's detachment—movement in Fontenelle's camp—departure of the Blackfeet—their fortunes—Wind Mountain streams—Buckeye, the Delaware hunter, and the grizzly bear—bones of murdered travellers—visit to Pierre's Hole—traces of the battle—Nez Percés Indians—arrival at Salmon River |
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CHAPTER IX.
Horses turned loose—preparations for winter quarters—hungry times—Nez Percés, their honesty, piety, pacific habits, religious ceremonies—Captain Bonneville's conversations with them—their love of gambling |
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CHAPTER X.
Blackfeet in the horse prairie—search after the hunters—difficulties and dangers—a card party in the wilderness—the card party interrupted—"Old Sledge" a losing game—visitors to the camp—Iroquois hunters—hanging-eared Indians |
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CHAPTER XI.
Rival trapping parties—Manœuvering—a desperate game—Vanderburgh and the Blackfeet—deserted camp—fire—a dark defile—an Indian ambush—a fierce |