TABLE OF CONTENTS. 



PAGE 



Introduction i 



CHAPTER I. 

 Mythoi^ogy and Folklore 7 



CHAPTER II. 

 Mammoth Beavers 15 



CHAPTER III. 

 The European Beaver 25 



CHAPTER IV. 

 The More Important American Rodents 31 



CHAPTER V. 

 Life History of the Canadian Beaver 41 



CHAPTER VI. 

 Geographical Distribution 49 



CHAPTER VII. 



Engineering Accomplishments 61 



CHAPTER VIII. 

 Economic Considerations 79 



CHAPTER IX. 

 Chemico-Medical Properties 89 



CHAPTER X. 

 Importance in Trade and Commerce 99 



CHAPTER XI. 

 Uses of the Beaver in Manufactures 119 



