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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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Immense quantities of game. Milk river described.
Extraordinary character of Bigdry river. An instance
of uncommon tenacity of life in a white bear. Narrow
escape of one of the party from that animal. A still
more remarkable instance. Muscleshell river
described. 199

CHAPTER IX.

The party continue their route. Description of
Judith river. Indian mode of taking the buffaloe.
Slaughter river described. Phenomena of nature. Of
walls on the banks of the Missouri. The party encamp
on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the
streams constitute the Missouri. Captain Lewis
leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and
captain Clarke explores the southern. The
surrounding country described in the route of
captain Lewis. Narrow escape of one of his party.
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CHAPTER X.

Return of captain Lewis. Account of captain Clarke's
researches with his exploring party. Perilous
situation of one of his party. Tansy river
described. The party still believing the southern
fork the Missouri, captain Lewis is resolves to