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chief—Indian tomb—grand Indian reception—an Indian feast—town-criers—honesty of the Nez Percés—the Captain's attempt at healing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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CHAPTER XXXIII.
Scenery of the Way-Leo-Way—a substitute for tobacco—sublime scenery of Snake River—the garrulous old chief and his cousin—a Nez Percés meeting—a stolen skin—a scapegoat dog—mysterious conferences—the little chief—his hospitality—the Captain's account of the United States—his healing skill |
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CHAPTER XXXIV.
Fort Wallah-Wallah—its commander—Indians in its neighborhood—exertions of Mr. Pambrune for their improvement—religion—code of laws—range of the lower Nez Percés—Camash and other roots—Nez Percés horses—preparations for departure—refusal of supplies—departure—a laggard and glutton |
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CHAPTER XXXV.
The uninvited guest—free and easy manners—salutary jokes—a prodigal son—exit of the glutton—a sudden change in fortune—danger of a visit to poor relations—plucking of a prosperous man—a vagabond toilet—a substitute for the very fine horse—hard travelling—the uninvited guest and the patriarchal colt—a beggar on horseback—a catastrophe—exit of the merry vagabond |
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CHAPTER XXXVI.
The difficult mountain—a smoke and consultation—the Captain's speech—an icy turnpike—danger of a false step—arrival on Snake River—return to Portneuf—meeting of comrades |
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CHAPTER XXXVII.
Departure for the rendezvous—a war party of Blackfeet—a mock bustle—sham fights at night—warlike precautions—dangers of a night attack—a panic among horses—cautious march—the Beer Springs—a mock carousal—skirmishing with buffaloes—a buffalo bait—arrival at the rendezvous—meeting of various bands |
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CHAPTER XXXVIII.
Plan of the Salt Lake expedition—great sandy deserts—sufferings from thirst—Ogden's River—trails and smoke of lurking Indians—thefts at night—a trapper's revenue—alarms of a guilty conscience—a murderous victory—Californian Mountains—plains along the Pacific—Arrival at Monterey—account of the place and neighborhood—Lower California—its extent—the peninsula soil—climate—production—its settlement by the Jesuits—their sway over the Indians—their expulsion—nuns of a missionary establishment—sublime scenery—Upper California—missions—their power and policy—resources of the country—designs of foreign nations |
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