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A clear cold morning with high wind: we caught in a trap a large gray wolf, and last night obtained in the same way a fo
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"A clear cold morning with high wind: we caught in a trap a large gray wolf, and last night obtained in the same way a fox who had for some time infested the neighbourhood of the fort"

- Meriwether Lewis

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This quote from Meriwether Lewis paints a brilliant photo of a cool, gusty early morning in the wilderness. It mentions an effective search, as the audio speaker and his companions have managed to record a large grey wolf and also a fox in a trap. The fox had actually been triggering trouble in the location around the fort, so the audio speaker as well as his buddies were most likely sent out to record it. The cool as well as gusty morning was likely a challenge for the seekers, yet their effort settled in the end. This quote speaks to the ability and resolution of the hunters, along with the harshness of the atmosphere they were in. It likewise speaks to the importance of searching in the wild, as it was required to protect the ft and its occupants from the threats of the wild.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Meriwether Lewis between August 18, 1774 and October 11, 1809. He/she was a famous Explorer from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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