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  • Selig World Library, No. 5 (1917)
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Selig World Library, No. 5 (1917)
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Elephant Hunting: Perhaps the most hazardous occupation is that of elephant hunting. These elephants are very ferocious when hunted in their native jungle. They must be approached head on to wind; a sudden change in air currents will give ...See moreElephant Hunting: Perhaps the most hazardous occupation is that of elephant hunting. These elephants are very ferocious when hunted in their native jungle. They must be approached head on to wind; a sudden change in air currents will give them the scent and their charge is terrific. Unless a bullet is well placed, the hunter is in a dangerous predicament. Elephants are the beasts of burden in India, and show almost human intelligence while supplanting the derrick in the government shipyards. Historic Independence Hall: The first Continental Congress assembled here on Sept. 5, 1774, and during most of the Revolutionary War, Philadelphia was the Congressional meeting place. This city was the seat of the U.S. Government, from 1790-1800. In this historical hall was born our Independence, July 4, 1776. In this house in 1776 Betsy Ross Fashioned OLD GLORY. Famous Architecture: Piazza del Duomo of Pisa, Italy, and famous marble cathedral built in the 11th century, with a beautiful dome said to be one of the world's masterpieces of architecture. The famous Campanile, or leaning tower, built 1174-1350 of white marble, fronted with 207 columns, 170 feet in height and 80 feet in diameter. The topmost story overhanging the base about 13 feet. Sheep Herding in New Mexico: Here is food and clothing in abundance on the hoof. Sheep herding is one of the principal industries in this state. Here we see the roundup, the counting and the shearing. After shearing the sheep are driven through the dripping trough to exterminate ticks. Sacking the wool. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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William Nicholas Selig
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Jun 13, 1917 (United States)

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