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bery, or dropping 1 a stone here and there, so that they might 

 l>e readily seen in case the return was made by the same route. 

 A person ought also to carefully scan the principal trees and 

 remember any individuality they might possess, as, for instance, 

 on which side the moss grew thickest generally the north, 

 and on which side the boughs were longest and most abun- 

 dant always the south. If one thinks he is lost he should 

 retrace his steps as carefully as possible, and that he can 

 readily do in the woods; and if night overtakes him ere 

 he can reach camp, he should not get alarmed, but make 

 himself as comfortable as he can under the circumstances, and 

 wait for daylight to continue his work. 



As the most cautious and careful of persons may sometimes 

 be compelled to make a temporary shelter for themselves away 

 from their companions, it would be well to always carry a supply 

 of matches in a pocket for the purpose of building a fire, as 

 that is useful in many ways, besides its heat and cheerfulness. 



If the trail becomes indistinct it may be followed by raiding 

 the eyes and allowing them to glance a little way ahead, then 

 any impressions on the ground or leaves, or any disarrangement 

 of the grass and shrubbery is readily seen. The scanning glance 

 should be rapid, as the line is likely to become blank to the 

 gazer if it is looked at steadily for any length of time. Another 

 faqt that may be noted is, that wild animals and as for that 

 the domestic also run against the wind when startled ; and 

 if one knows from what direction that blows he mav be able 

 to extricate himself from his dilemma in a short time. 



In the woods bordering the Pacific Ocean water is generally 

 abundant, so that a person need not sutler from thirst ; yet if 

 he should by accident be in a section where it is scarce, he may 

 obtain enough to allay his craving by digging a small hole in 

 a marshy spot, filling it with grass, then applying 1 to it any 

 hollow tube and using the mouth for a suction. A refreshing 

 drink may also be obtained from maple or birch, if one has 

 only a knife with which to scar them. If one cannot find 

 water or camp by searching on the ground, he might be 

 successful by climbing a tall tree and surveying the landscape 

 before him. If he seeks the former, he may discover it by 



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