HUNTERS AND TRAPPERS OF THE FAR WEST. 



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doing so they draw upon themselves the enmity of the foes 

 of those tribes. Besides, there are bands of Indians, who 

 steal wherever they can find an opening, from friend or foe ; 

 and these will not hesitate to take life, if necessary for their 

 work. Yet the bold hunter, trusting in his own strength 

 and skill, will frequently travel many miles alone in the 

 neighborhood of those he knows to be thirsting for his blood, 

 and triumph over his red enemies if not too numerous and 

 vigilant. 



