. The western world [microform] : picturesque sketches of nature and natural history in northern and Central America. Natural history; Natural history; Sciences naturelles; Sciences naturelles. % -^^ 98 THE WAPITI, OR CANADIAN STAG. when wounded, attack their human assailants; and the bold hunter, if thus exposed with rifle unloaded to their fierce assaults, will rue the day his weapon failed to kill the enraged quarry at the first shot. The wapiti, when pursued, will boldly plunge into the. LAKE-IIUNTINO. lake or broad river, and breast the rapid cuiTent to avoid his foes; or will occasionall

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. The western world [microform] : picturesque sketches of nature and natural history in northern and Central America. Natural history; Natural history; Sciences naturelles; Sciences naturelles. % -^^ 98 THE WAPITI, OR CANADIAN STAG. when wounded, attack their human assailants; and the bold hunter, if thus exposed with rifle unloaded to their fierce assaults, will rue the day his weapon failed to kill the enraged quarry at the first shot. The wapiti, when pursued, will boldly plunge into the. LAKE-IIUNTINO. lake or broad river, and breast the rapid cuiTent to avoid his foes; or will occasionally, if hard pressed, attack the bold hunter who ventures to follow in his light canoe. â ^-. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Kingston, William H. G. , 1814-1880. London : T. Nelson

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