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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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ascend it. Mode of making a place to deposit
provisions, called cache. Captain Lewis explores the
southern fork. Falls of the Missouri discovered,
which ascertains the question. Romantic scenery of
the surrounding country. Narrow escape of captain
Lewis. The main body under captain Clarke approach
within five miles of the falls, and prepare for
making a portage over the rapids. 251

CHAPTER XI.

Description and romantic appearance of the Missouri
at the junction of the Medicine river. The
difficulty of transporting the baggage at the falls.
The party employed in the construction of a boat of
skins. The embarrassments they had to encounter for
the want of proper materials. During the work the
party much troubled by white bears. Violent
hail-storm, and providential escape of captain
Clarke and his party. Description of a remarkable
fountain. Singular explosion heard from the Black
mountains. The boat found to be insufficient, and
the serious disappointment of the party. Captain
Clarke undertakes to repair the damage by building
canoes, and accomplishes the task. 275

CHAPTER XII.