tics of
this continent, some of the allusions may appear improbable; yet
sufficiently competent authority has been consulted in the preparation
of this work to give the allusions reliable authenticity. If we shall
be successful in awakening such an inquiry, we shall be content, and
feel that our labors have not been unrewarded.

Philadelphia 1853.

Contents.

CHAPTER I.
PAGE

Mr. Duncan's Discontentment. He starts for the West in search of a
place of Settlement. 9

CHAPTER II.

The Journey. Encampment. Buffalo hunt. Anne and Edward lost. They
discover an old fort. Fight with a Wolf. Take refuge in a Tree.
Rescued by Howe and Lewis. Return to the Camp. 16

CHAPTER III.

Howe's Story of a singular piece of Metal, resembling a shield or
helmet, found on Lake Superior. 36

CHAPTER IV.

Their journey continued. Finding a Prairie. Encamping for the Night.
Singular incident. A Mirage on the Prairie. The Prairie on fire.
Flight to the Sand Hills. Their final escape. Finding a stream.
Encampment. 49

CHAPTER V.

Heavy Storm. Straggling Indians seen. Preparations for defence. A
friendly Indian approaches and warns them of their danger. The Camp
Attacked. Capture of Five in the Camp. Recovery of some of the
Captured. 62

CHAPTER VI.

Strength of the Tabagauches. Attack of their camp. Flight of the
Whites. Pursuing the Indians. Desperate Engagement. Taken Prisoners.
Carried off captives. Singular Springs of Water. Kind treatment by
the Indians. Discovery of Gold. 81

CHAPTER VII.

Their continued Captivity. They are cautiously watched and guarded. A
singular Cave. Preparations to escape into it. Lassoing the Guard.
Enter the Cavern and close the Door. They are missed by the Indians.
They follow the Cavern. Mysterious discoveries. Discovery of an outlet.
They halt for repose. 100

CHAPTER VIII.

Entering the unknown Wilds. Their encampment attacked by Panthers. They
save themselves. The Panthers kill one of their pack. They continue
their journey. Whirlwind becomes lost. Everything strange about them.
Encampment at the base of a mountain.