from shore to shore ahead of them.
It was only 4 p.m., but the obstacle was formidable, and once again the men pitched camp. All were tired, hungry, and disappointed that they had travelled barely two leagues. Food began to take on more importance as the only source of supply was their hunting and fishing skill. Third day of travel - “We stopped fourteen times for the men to cut trees out of the way of the narrow river passage.” “Oh, let’s not tackle this one,” groaned Harold. A giant mahogany stretched from one side to the other barring the way. “See the span between the tree and the water. Everybody lie flat and let’s try it.” The men flattened out on top of the canoe loads and managed to scrape through underneath.
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