Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 360
rs and four dogs. The couriers were French half-breeds, andwore picturesque costumes. As clothing mustbe both warm and light, they were dressedthroughout in several suits of the heaviestwoolen underwear, while the coat was madefrom a Mackinaw blanket, the waist girdedwith a red sash. The breeches… … 775^ A BOYS RACE IN THE STREETS OF A NORT II W E STERN CITY. 348 DOG TEAMS AND SLEDGES IN MICHIGAN. [Feb. traces. Sleigh-bells hung from the collars,which were frequently further ornamented withbeadwork, bright worsted tassels, and fringes. The best-trained dog was chosen as leader;the rear dog was…
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