Missouri, the surrounding country, and of the
rivers, creeks, islands, &c. 174

CHAPTER VIII.

Unusual appearance of salt. The formidable character
of the white bear. Porcupine river described.
Beautiful appearance of the surrounding country.
Immense quantities of game. Milk river described.
Extraordinary character of Bigdry river. An instance
of uncommon tenacity of life in a white bear. Narrow
escape of one of the party from that animal. A still
more remarkable instance. Muscleshell river
described. 199

CHAPTER IX.

The party continue their route. Description of
Judith river. Indian mode of taking the buffaloe.
Slaughter river described. Phenomena of nature. Of
walls on the banks of the Missouri. The party encamp
on the banks of the river to ascertain which of the
streams constitute the Missouri. Captain Lewis
leaves the party to explore the northern fork, and
captain Clarke explores the southern. The
surrounding country described in the route of
captain Lewis. Narrow escape of one of his party.
225

CHAPTER X.

Return of captain Lewis. Account of captain Clarke's
researches with his exploring party. Perilous
situation of one of his party. Tansy river
described. The party still believing the southern
fork the Missouri, captain Lewis is resolves to
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 bag