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Preface
THE object of my book is to investigate that chain of many minor successes, each link of which must be perfect, in order to insure the success of any expedition.
A long and dangerous journey, without the loss of properly, comfort, nealth or life, can only be accomplished after having learned how to prepare for all emergencies; how to avoid unnecessary hardships; and how to find out the capabilities of
the country and of the party.
I make no claim to discoveries in mountain-craft, nor do I pretend to present any facts which have not occurred to others in similar situations.
I have endeavored to present, in small compass, such knowledge as the young officer often acquires by bitter experience and under the most unfavorable circumstances.
My book is not intended for officers who have seen service on the frontiers, many of whom are my competent teachers;
but for the novice, who is so placed that he must depend upon himself in times of emergency.
To complete my work, I have drawn largely on the experiences of older officers and have introduced frequent notes recorded during the study of Indian character while in their peaceful villages, following their rugged trails, and in their hostile camps.
I have also freely consulted SCOTT'S MILITARY DICTIONARY, WALKER'S MANLY SPORTS and other works of reference.
I hope my readers will forward me any additions or corrections that may appear to them to add to the value of the
work.
E. S. F.
WEST POINT, N. Y., December, 1881.
Table of Contents CHAPTER I. THE HORSE CHAPTER II. THE RIFLE CHAPTER III. MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HINTS CHAPTER IV. USEFUL INFORMATION IN POST AND FIELD CHAPTER V. FIELD EQUIPAGE AND SUPPLIES CHAPTER VI. MOUNTAIN TRAVEL CHAPTER VII. PACK MULES AND PACKING CHAPTER VIII. MARCHING CHAPTER IX. FORCED MARCHES CHAPTER X. CROSSING RIVERS CHAPTER XI. THE CAMP CHAPTER XII. THE MESS CHAPTER XIII. LIVING OFF THE COUNTRY CHAPTER XIV. INDIAN CHARACTER CHAPTER XV. THE TRAIL, SIGNS AND SIGNALS CHAPTER XVI. SKIRMISHING APPENDIX. I. A SYSTEM OF SWIMMING II. ROWING III. THE CHINOOOK VOCABULARY
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