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pages 88-89

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Identifier ORU_WTXT_025as http://oregondigital.org/u?/wwdl,318
Title pages 88-89
Relation The Columbia Unveiled
Date 2004-07-07
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Description ing to run Surprise Rapids; and about his body being buried at Middle River near where it was found. I was frequently told about the terrible Death Rapids and the many accidents that had occurred there to the early voyagers. How, but recently, a man named Louis and an Indian had lost their outfit there. Also, how Bob Blackmore had lost his boat and load while lining down Priest Rapids, which are practically a continuation of Death Rapids. Later, I heard how a young man and two girls lost...

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