The White or Polar Bear. 223 



Esquimaux with their dog-s, capturing a White Bear for his fur 

 and flesh. Near the Icebergs are Walruses, which are hunted 

 for their flesh, oil, skin, and tusks of ivory. 



like all other bears, have powerful paws and 

 long, sharp claws with which they soon tear 

 another animal or a man to pieces. Savage 

 and dangerous as they are, the Esquimaux of 

 the Arctic Regions hunt and capture them 

 with dogs and sharp spears. 



76. The flesh of these animals is used for 

 food, but their chief value lies in the long 

 white furs. Perhaps some of you have seen 

 such skins or robes in sleighs. 



