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in Europe, particularly in Italy. He bears a strong 
resemblance to the common ox, yet differs from it in 
being larger, having a head bigger in proportion, and 
horns differently shaped. 
81. When wild they are a fierce and formidable 
race ; and there is no method of escaping them but 
by climbing up some immense tree. A tree of mod- 
erate size would be no security, for he can easily 
break them down ; and many travellers have been 
instantly gored to death, and then trampled to pieces 
by their feet. 
82. Although so ferocious in a state of nature, no 
animal can be more easily tamed. They are exten- 
sively used in Europe, particularly in Italy, where 
they constitute an essential part of the riches and 
food of the poor. They are employed in agriculture ; 
butter and cheese are made from their milk, and 
their flesh affords wholesome food. 
83. “ A singular circumstance relative to the 
Buffalo is recorded by the navigators who completed 
the voyage to the Pacific Ocean begun by Captain 
Cook. When at Pulo Condore, they procured eight 
Buffaloes, which were to be taken to the ships, by 
means of ropes put through their nostrils, and round 
their horns ; but when they were brought within 
sight of the ship’s people, they became so furious 
that some of them tore their noses, and set them- 
selves at liberty ; and others broke down the shrubs 
to which it had been necessary to fasten them. 
84. “ All attempts Jto get them on board would 
Describe the Buffalo’s appearance. 
What is said of the Buffalo when wild 1 
Is the Buffalo easily tamed ? 
What is said of the Buffalo when tamed 1 
What singular circumstance is related by the navigators to the 
Pacific Ocean ? 
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