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A part of Fremont's men return East—leave Fort Hall, en route for the valley of the Columbia—difficulty of finding camping places—Carson kills buffalo—melancholy looking country—crossing Snake River—fish-eating Indians—refitting equipage at the Dalles—proposed return route—spirits of the party—Tlamath Lake—sufferings of the party. |
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| CHAPTER XXII. |
| Fremont's story of the difficulties and exposures of his party—hot springs—explorations for grass—mountain lake—central ridge of the Sierra Nevada—Indians—talks by signs—Indian guide—encouragement afforded by Carson's descriptions of California—provisions low—snow deep—animals weak—Indian harangue—guide deserts—Carson recognizes Sacramento valley and the coast range—taking the horses through the snow—sleds for the baggage—pine nuts the food of the Indians—glorious sunrise. |
217 |
| CHAPTER XXIII. |
| Thunder storm—view of the Sacramento, and Bay of San Francisco—mauls to path the snow—Carson saves Fremont from drowning—rapid river, snow, grass, pines, live oak, mistletoe—division of the party—horses lost—members of the party wander, return—horses killed for food—country improving in beauty—arrival at Sutter's Fort—description of a cache. |
237 |
| CHAPTER XXIV. |
| Carson at home in Taos—decides to commence farming—preparations—Fremont requests his service for a third expedition—meeting at Bent's Fort—head-waters—Great Salt Lake—expedition divides—Horse-Thief Indians—the skirmish. |
250 |
| CHAPTER XXV. |
| Arrival at Sutter's Fort—command of Gen. Castro to leave the country—his march against Fremont—Fremont departs for Oregon—Indians instigated by the Mexicans, Fremont's march against them—he returns to California—another Indian fight. |
264 |
| CHAPTER XXVI. |
| Loss to Fremont's party—Carson's attack upon Indian village—start for the Sacramento—Fremont's campaign against the Mexicans—captures Sonoma—calls American settlers into his service—Gen. Castro leaves San Francisco—Fremont garrisons Sutter's Fort—marches to Monterey—Commodore Sloat in possession—hoists the flag of the United States. |
273 |
| CHAPTER XXVII. |
| Fremont marches on, and occupies Los Angelos—appointed Governor of California—Carson starts for Washington as bearer of dispatches—unexpected meeting with Apache Indians—meets the expedition of Gen. Kearney—returns to California as guide. |
280 |
| CHAPTER XXVIII. |
| March to California—Mexicans intercept Kearney's troops—American attack on the Mexican force—disastrous result—Carson and Lieut. Beale reach San Diego—reinforcements sent by Com. Stockton—capture of Los Angelos—Mexicans surrender to Fremont—want of harmony in the American camps. |
285 |
| CHAPTER XXIX. |
| Graphic description of the entrance into Monterey, of Fremont, Carson, and party—indiscretions of American officers—Kearney's dispatch to the War Department—Fremont's extraordinary ride. |
302 |
| CHAPTER XXX. |
| Fremont visits his Mariposa purchase—grand hunt and ball—the fandango—Carson and Beale ordered to Washington—kind reception—appointed to a lieutenancy—encounter with Camanches—arrival at Los Angelos—sent to the Tejon Pass—again to Washington—arrival at home—the warlike Apaches—Carson entertains Fremont and suffering explorers. |
315 |
| CHAPTER XXXI. |
| Dreadful sufferings endured by Fremont and party—error in engaging a guide—Fremont's letter to his wife—horrible details. |
330 |
| CHAPTER XXXII. |
| Mr. Carvalho's narrative—cravings of hunger—disgusting food considered a delicacy—Death of Mr. Fuller—Carson joins Col. Beale as guide—the Apache and Camanche Indians. |
341 |
| CHAPTER XXXIII. |
| Carson and Maxwell's settlement—exploits in defense of his neighbors—encounter with the Cheyennes—rescue. |
341 |
| CHAPTER XXXIV. |
| Grand trapping expedition—the Mountain Parks—Pike's Peak—Carson drives sheep to California—San Francisco—appointed Indian Agent—habits—services in New Mexico—his death at Fort Lyon—summing up. |
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LIFE OF
CHRISTOPHER CARSON.
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