Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 267
e candle was lighted and the snufferused to put out the fire remaining in the box.The candle was set on the box, which was then times when the fire was not so much needed, itwas banked with a covering of ashes and cinders.In this smoldering condition it would usuallyremain for many hours; but… … A STKIKE-A-LIGHT SET, FROM THE CHEYENNEINDIANS OF ARKANSAS.A, a piece of coarse file which struck against the flint, B, and pro-duced a spark which was directed into the punk in the small hol-low horn, C. D, buckskin pouch, about eight inches long, for holdingthe supply of tinder. (The button on…
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