ioo WAITING IN THE WILDERNESS 



is unable to calm down and point at anything 

 definite. And then it is sometimes sufficiently 

 influenced to point wrong without one suspect- 

 ing it. A man with whom I was camping was 

 uncertain as to direction and climbed on a 

 quartz outcrop that carried iron and read hi 

 compass. The needle pointed east and no 

 north. He arrived in camp in time for break 

 fast instead of supper. 



Everywhere outdoors Nature has compasses 

 guideposts, landmarks markers and pointers 

 East, west, north, and south are shown. Frost 

 fire, ice, water, trees, and plants; these in de 

 signs, symbols, signs, and showy colours are a 

 thick as flags, banners, and bunting on Celebra 

 tion Day. 



In deserts, most vegetation on steep, northerly 

 slopes and north facing canon walls. 



In arid territory, most grass on northerl; 

 slopes. 



More moss and lichen are on northerly sides 

 of trees, cliffs, and boulders that are found in 

 the open. 



In Canada and Northern states, rocks markec 

 with north and south scratches from southerly 

 glacier flow. If these vary from north anc 

 south the local point will be uniform. 



Prevailing direction of wind near seashore in 

 many localities is pointed by limbs of trees. 



