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DEDICATION, 



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TO MY MOTHER, 



who first took me afield, I dedicate this record of an out- 

 of-doors life. In the earlier days, as I approached home, I 

 ^ would lilt some song to let her know of my safe return. Let 

 this book now be my tribute to her as she closes a beautiful 

 life, whose words and deeds have instilled into my own life 

 whatever has been shown as noble and manly. 



