The Countries of the World: Indians of North America ; Arctic regions ; Canada ; Pacific CoastCassell, 1876 |
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... usually seen when reaching the Arctic Sea south of Jan Mayen in March and April . It was the first form of Polar ice which the writer saw in the spring of 1861 , when cruising in that vicinity . In smooth water freezing is accomplished ...
... usually seen when reaching the Arctic Sea south of Jan Mayen in March and April . It was the first form of Polar ice which the writer saw in the spring of 1861 , when cruising in that vicinity . In smooth water freezing is accomplished ...
Page 206
... usually employed . They do not attack the moose , but annoy it by snapping at its heels . If pressed , the male usually fights , thus giving the hunter time to come up and dispatch it while it is occupied with the dogs . " Sometimes ...
... usually employed . They do not attack the moose , but annoy it by snapping at its heels . If pressed , the male usually fights , thus giving the hunter time to come up and dispatch it while it is occupied with the dogs . " Sometimes ...
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... usually married to an Indian woman , and is ruled by his belle mère , or mother - in - law , of whom , moreover , he is usually rather prouder than the Scotchman similarly situated . The Scotch settlers generally herd together , and do ...
... usually married to an Indian woman , and is ruled by his belle mère , or mother - in - law , of whom , moreover , he is usually rather prouder than the Scotchman similarly situated . The Scotch settlers generally herd together , and do ...
Contents
THE ARCTIC REGIONS IN GENERAL | 17 |
SEA ICE GLACIERS AND ICEBERGS | 48 |
LIFE IN POLAR LANDS | 71 |
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