Hunting in Many Lands 



with his own kodak, and then awakened him 

 and brought him to the post. But, unfortu- 

 nately for the cause of Park protection, Wilson 

 disappeared in July of that year, and his re- 

 mains were found a mile from headquarters 

 in the June following. That left me unsup- 

 ported by anyone who knew the place and 

 its foes; I was fortunate, however, in having 

 as his successor Felix Burgess, who for more 

 than three years has ably, bravely and intelli- 

 gently performed the perilous and thankless 

 duties of the position. 



But before going on with a description of 

 my own work in the Park, I will say a few 

 words of my predecessors. In looking over 

 the list, I think I can, without disparage- 

 ment of the rest, single out three for especial 

 mention. 



Langford was an explorer and pioneer; by 

 his writings he made the Park known to this 

 country and to the whole world. He was an 

 enthusiast and his enthusiasm was contagious. 

 Protection was not yet needed, but a knowl- 

 edge of the place was, and to this he largely 

 contributed. He was the proper man and he 

 came at the proper time. 



Next came Major N orris. To him protec- 

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