CHAPTER V._History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, Vol. 1. To the Sources of the Missouri, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean. Performed During the Years 1804-5-6.

Council held with the Mandans. A prairie on fire,

and a singular instance of preservation. Peace

established between the Mandans and Ricaras. The

party encamp for the winter. Indian mode of catching

goats. Beautiful appearance of northern lights.

Friendly character of the Indians. Some account of

the Mandans. The Anahaways and the Minnetarees. The

party acquire the confidence of the Mandans by

taking part in their controversy with the Sioux.

Religion of the Mandans, and their singular

conception of the term medicine. Their tradition.

The sufferings of the party from the severity of the

season. Indian game of billiards described.

Character of the Missouri, of the surrounding

country, and of the rivers, creeks, islands, &c. 118

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