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TiiK lV\(TinAN ( A.Mi.L is rciidily to W (listiniruislu-d from tlic ordinary Camel 

 \))- tlie (loul)K' liiimi) ^^l''*'* it l)(.'ai-s on its hack, and wliicli is precisely analogous 

 in its structure and ottice to that of the Arabian Camel. 



This species is spread thron^rh ct-ntral Asia, Thibet, and China, and is domes- 

 ticated through a large portion of the world. It is not so enduring an animal as 

 the Arabian s])ecies, requiring afresh supply of liquid every tlnve days ; uhilr 

 the Arabian Camel can exist without water for live or even six days. It i^ 

 enq)loyed by the Persians in a rather curious military capacity ; its saddle being 

 furnislied with one or two swivel guns, which are managed i)y the rider. The 

 cor))s is called tlu* Camel Artillery, and is of considerable value in the ueculiar 

 mode of lighting which is j)r(vaK'nt in the Mast. 



