A REMINISCENCE OF THE ROCKIES 



with the clouds gathering in the sky, and a 

 cold wave, perhaps accompanied by a snow- 

 storm, would follow. When I reflect upon 

 my experience in after years, the scenery I 

 observed so rapidly and with no effort, re- 

 appears to my mind like a blurred photograph 

 as compared to what I saw while traveling 

 with the pack outfit. The charm of natural 

 scenery grows upon one by degrees; whoever 

 thinks that the charm wanes when the novelty 

 has worn off is not a true admirer of nature. 

 Whatever opinion one may entertain of 

 the foregoing statement, it is very certain 

 that the sportsman cannot gratify his favorite 

 desire and at the same time consult his ease 

 in all respects. A royal sportsman may afford 

 the luxury of having a force of game keepers 

 drive wild beasts within range of his rifle, 

 and imagine that he is enjoying the real thing. 

 The average man has no such opportunity, 

 and I believe has no reason to regret it. The 

 best hunting sections of the country are re- 



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