Newberry Library - George Frederick Augustus Ruxton papers, ca. 1839-1948

George Frederick Augustus Ruxton papers, ca. 1839-1948

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Open book George Frederick Augustus Ruxton papers, ca. 1839-1948

Title George Frederick Augustus Ruxton papers, ca. 1839-1948

Creator Ruxton, George Frederick Augustus, 1820-1848

Date 1839-1948

Language English

Summary Collection includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, manuscript notes, drafts, copies, etc., mostly relating to Ruxton's travels in America.

Extent 0.2 linear feet (1 box)

Format Correspondence, Photographs, Clippings

User-Contributed Transcription My first Successful HuntDuring the autumn and winter of last year, it was my lot to be quartered in an out of the way post in Upper Canada. Amongst the several sportsmen of the regt to which I belonged (just arrived in the country) not a little rivalry existed, as to who should attain the reputation of a hunter by killing the first deer or wild turkey. The gun had ever been my delight, and my ardor venandi had been worked up to the highest pitch by reading the adventures of Natty Bumppo & his friends the Mohegans in the admirable romances of Cooper. I had always longed to pull a trigger in the woods of America, and now the opportunity had arrived.Many wagers were laid by our confident sportsmen as to flooring the first deer of turkey. I had sternly resolved that I should be the man. On our arrival I had formed an acquaintance with an old Indian Hunter, and had hunted with him once (unsuccessfully) in the summer. However, I had found out the way in which the Indians followed their game, and treasured the knowledge carefully in my mind.

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Call Number VAULT folio Graff 3614

BibID 991560928805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Size 2314px × 2886px 19.14 MB

Filename 991560928805867_graff_3614-2_0042.tif

Unique Identifier NL1YMKM

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