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dates, or the scattered thorny plants which it can 
find in the sandy deserts. 
110. Merchants, and other passengers, to prevent 
the insults and robberies of the Arabs, unite together 
with their Camels, sometimes to the number of ten 
thousand, and form what is called a caravan. In 
these commercial travels they usually go about two 
thousand miles. 
111. The Camel is taught, when young, to kneel 
down, and receive its burden, or let its master mount 
upon its back. It usually carries about half a ton in 
weight. When heavily loaded, it sometimes sends 
forth the most piteous complaints, but never offers 
any resistance. It is always obedient and submis- 
sive to the command of its master. 
THE DROMEDARY. 
112. The Dromedary, or single-hunched Camel, 
is found principally in Arabia. In its nature it re- 
What forms what is called a caravan ? 
How far do the caravans usually go ? 
What is the Camel taught when young 1 
How much weight does it usually carry ? 
When heavily loaded, how does it behave 1 
Where is the Dromedary found ? 
