Chapter 52
Banks of the Wallah-Wallah.--Departure of David Stuart for the Oakinagan.--Mr. Clarke's Route Up Lewis River.-- Chipunnish, or Pierced-Nose Indians--Their Character, Appearance, and Habits.-Thievish Habits.--Laying Up of the Boats.--Post at Pointed Heart and Spokan Rivers.--M'Kenzie, His Route Up the Camoenum.-Bands of Travelling Indians.-- Expedition of Reed to the Caches.--Adventures of Wandering Voyageurs and Trappers. THE course of our narrative now takes us back to the regions beyond the mountains, to dispose of the parties that set out from Astoria, in company with Mr. Robert Stuart, and whom he left on the banks of the Wallah-Wallah. Those parties likewise separated from each other shortly after his departure, proceeding to their respective destinations, but agreeing to meet at the
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