THE WIGWAM. 179 



When only one tent is taken, and the journey 

 is likely to be a long one, perhaps it would be 

 advisable to have a somewhat larger wigwam. 

 Mr. Edgington is building some 8 feet in height, 

 and 8 feet broad, in which there is plenty of 

 room for a stove, the chimney forming a substi- 

 tute for the centre-pole. 



The Plate on page 177 shows the interior of 

 the larger " wigwam," with the interior dug 

 out, which, including the porches, has an area 

 of about 18 feet by 8, and is a very comfortable 

 habitation for four officers in any weather. 



" The wigwam," having two entrances opposite 

 each other (which are protected from the weather 

 by the porches), the ventilation can be regulated 

 at will ; a thorough current of air always passing 

 through the tent, which is a great desideratum in 

 a hot climate. 



With every " wigwam," Mr. Edgington sends 

 out an extra piece, with an iron socket attached, 

 to lengthen the centre-pole, when the inside area 

 is dug out, also storm ropes in case of hurricanes, 



