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the same way, in the territories. Look at 

 the chart, and you will see a picture of Indians 

 hunting buffaloes. I may tell you more about 

 the Indians, and their curious way of living, in 

 another lesson.) 



22. Which is the largest of these divisions? The small-* 

 est ? In which do we live ? What are we called ? Ame- 

 ricans. Look at the map and tell what three oceans sur- 

 round North America. Which of them would you cross 

 in sailing to Europe ? . Why do steamships and other 

 vessels cross the ocean ? To carry passengers, also arti- 

 cles which are grown or manufactured here. 



Do those vessels return empty ? They bring back articles 

 which are raised or made in Europe, Asia, or Africa ; they 

 bring passengers also. 



Can you name some things which are sent from this 

 country across the Atlantic Ocean ? Flour, wheat, cotton, 

 provisions, oil, and tobacco. 



Can you mention some articles we receive from Europe ? 

 Materials for making dresses and all kinds of cloths, besides 

 knives and toys. 



What do ships from South America bring to this coun- 

 try ? Coffee and India-rubber. 



What do we get from China and Japan ? Tea, fans, 

 and many fancy articles. 



How long does it take steamships to cross the Atlantic 

 from this country to Europe ? About ten days. 



Did you ever see a steamship ? What is the difference 

 between a steamship and a sailing vessel ? 



SPELL AND DEFINE Toy, tea, coffee, oil, 

 wheat, cotton, knives, tobacco, provisions, pas- 

 sengers, India-rubber, steamship, sailing, knives. 



