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CONTENTS.

VOL. I.

CHAPTER I.

The party set out on the expedition and pass Wood
river. Description of the town of St. Charles. Osage
Woman river. Gasconade and Osage rivers described.
Character of the Osage Indians; curious traditionary
account of their origin. The party proceed and pass
the Mine river. The two Charitons. The Kanzas,
Nodawa, Newahaw, Neeshuabatona, Little Nemahar, each
of which are particularly described. They encamp at
the mouth of the river Platte. A particular
description of the surrounding country. The various
creeks, bays, islands, prairies, &c. given in the
course of the route. 1

CHAPTER II.

Some account of the Pawnee Indians. Council held
with the Otto and Missouri Indians. Council held
with another party of the Ottoes. Death of sergeant
Floyd. The party encamp near the mouth of Whitestone
river. The character of the Missouri, with the
rivers that enter it. The surrounding country. The
various islands, bays, creeks, &c. given in the
course of the expedition. 32

CHAPTER III.

Whimsical instance of superstition of the Sioux
Indians. Council held with the Sioux. Character of
that tribe, their manners, &c. A ridiculous instance
of their heroism. Ancient fortifications. Quieurre
river described. Vast herds of Buffaloe. Account of
the Petit Chien or Little Dog. Narrow escape of
George Shannon. Description of White river.
Surprising fleetness of the antelope. Pass the river
of the Sioux. Description of the Grand Le Tour, or
Great Bend. Encamp on the Teton river. 52

CHAPTER IV.

Council held with the Tetons. Their manners, dances,
&c. Cheyenne river described. Council held with the
Ricara Indians. Their manners and habits. Strange
instance of Ricara idolatry. Another instance.
Cannonball river. Arrival among the Mandans.
Character of the surro