The Countries of the World: Indians of North America ; Arctic regions ; Canada ; Pacific CoastCassell, 1876 |
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... fish from rocks , the Norwegian Sea perch ( Sebastes norvegicus ) , the lump fish ( Cyclopterus lumpus ) , the halibut ( Hippoglossus vulgaris ) , the different species of cod ( Gadus agilis and oak ) , the salmon ( Salmo carpio ) , the ...
... fish from rocks , the Norwegian Sea perch ( Sebastes norvegicus ) , the lump fish ( Cyclopterus lumpus ) , the halibut ( Hippoglossus vulgaris ) , the different species of cod ( Gadus agilis and oak ) , the salmon ( Salmo carpio ) , the ...
Page 190
... Fish River is rich in salmon , trout , carp , perch , and other fish ; the banks are frequented by the trumpeter swan , and a variety of ducks , geese , and other birds , while the caribou , or reindeer , and the musk - ox are plentiful ...
... Fish River is rich in salmon , trout , carp , perch , and other fish ; the banks are frequented by the trumpeter swan , and a variety of ducks , geese , and other birds , while the caribou , or reindeer , and the musk - ox are plentiful ...
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... fish ( Coregonus albus ) was the staple of this dreary region in the winter . It is an inhabitant of all the lakes , and is celebrated for the delicacy of its flavour . King describes several Indian tribes as subsisting upon it ; and at ...
... fish ( Coregonus albus ) was the staple of this dreary region in the winter . It is an inhabitant of all the lakes , and is celebrated for the delicacy of its flavour . King describes several Indian tribes as subsisting upon it ; and at ...
Contents
THE ARCTIC REGIONS IN GENERAL | 17 |
SEA ICE GLACIERS AND ICEBERGS | 48 |
LIFE IN POLAR LANDS | 71 |
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