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History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, Vol. I. - To the Sources of the Missouri, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean. - Performed During the Years 1804-5-6. by William Clark;Meriwether Lewis
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Character of the surrounding country, and of the
creeks, islands, &c. 82

CHAPTER V.

Council held with the Mandans. A prairie on fire,
and a singular instance of preservation. Peace
established between the Mandans and Ricaras. The
party encamp for the winter. Indian mode of catching
goats. Beautiful appearance of northern lights.
Friendly character of the Indians. Some account of
the Mandans. The Anahaways and the Minnetarees. The
party acquire the confidence of the Mandans by
taking part in their controversy with the Sioux.
Religion of the Mandans, and their singular
conception of the term medicine. Their tradition.
The sufferings of the party from the severity of the
season. Indian game of billiards described.
Character of the Missouri, of the surrounding
country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c. 118

CHAPTER VI.

The party increase in the favour of the Mandans.
Description of a buffaloe dance. Medicine dance. The
fortitude with which the Indians bear the severity
of the season. Distress of the party for want of
provisions. The great importance of the blacksmith