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National Geographic : 1920 Sep
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TiH: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE ON TIE OPEN PLAINS, WITH THE GREAT BULK OF RORAIMA IN THE DISTANCE, AN ANT-BEAR WAS SIGHTED By creeping up silently a photograph was secured at a distance of 25 feet, before the animal took alarm and bolted. It was killed and proved to be six feet six inches in length (see text, page 241). jars-and the word passed around that I was compassing his death by "kenaima" work, in reprisal for the missionary's death; and in this judgment my own bucks acquiesced. Fortunately-for me-the victim did not die until after we had broken camp and were upon our way the next morn ing. At Parmak also a somewhat critical incident occurred, when Chief David and a dozen of his tribe, who had heard of my presence in the neighborhood, inter cepted us for the purpose of bartering. Owing to the weakness of the bearers, it seemed unwise to add another pound to their burdens, and I declined to trade. David became enraged and handled his knife so ominously that I was quick to bestow "gifts" upon him and his crew. Food supplies were dangerously low, and the chance kill of a deer was an inci dent that put us all in better humor. A last look at the rolling savannas of the Brazilian border, a plunge down the slopes to Guiana, a series of forced marches to Chenapowu, and a day on the upper Potaro brought us within sound of Kaieteur Falls and to the base camp, from which Dr. Lutz had departed shortly before, according to our plans. Four weeks to a day had elapsed since the start from this place for the further interior, and in this time the trip had been made despite the many obstacles and delays. Only one day's provisions remained. I reached Georgetown after an absence of eight weeks, and through the courtesy of the Hon. J. J. Nunan an account of the journey and of its general scientific results was given before the Scientific Society of Georgetown- the closing event of a series of varied experiences that will always remain clear and distinct in memory. 244
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