Eliot, Samuel, 1821-1898 · Boston : [J. Wilson & Son, University Press] · leaf 220
And baixls have sung them well 1 of good George NidiverNow the tale will tell. In Californian mountains A hunter bold was he :Keen his eye and sure his aim As any you should see. A little Indian boy Followed him everywhere.Eager to share the hunters joy, The hunters meal to share. And when the bird… … 202 GEORGE NIDIVER. They see two grizzly bears,With hunger fierce and fell, Rush at them unawares Right down the narrow dell. The boy turned round with screams,And ran with terror wild ; One of the pair of savage beastsPursued the shrieking child. The hunter raised his gun,—He knew one charge was…
Children's poetry
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