Publishers' Preface 



on his back, he was compelled to wade, in total 

 darkness, through the icy water, for several hun- 

 dred yards before he reached terra firma. After 

 this startling experience, his house was moved to 

 higher ground and further inland; but, proving 

 always extremely cold, it was subsequently re- 

 placed, as a dwelling, by another and smaller build- 

 ing which was protected from the piercing wind 

 by a thick casing of sod. 



In conclusion, we will say that Dr. Driggs is a 

 man of iron constitution, strong physically and 

 mentally, an excellent shot, and one who hardly 

 knows the meaning of the 'word. fear. In years to 

 come, his name will rightly go down to history as 

 that of a hero. 



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