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The Arctic Summer.--The Flora.--The Ice dissolving.--A Summer Storm of Rain, Hail, and Snow.--The Terraces.--Ice Action.--Upheaval of the Coast.--Geological Interest of Icebergs and the Land-Ice.--A Walrus Hunt.--The "Fourth."--Visit to Littleton Island.--Great Numbers of Eider-Ducks and Gulls.--The Ice breaking up.--Critical Situation of the Schooner.--Taking Leave of the Esquimaux.--Adieu to Port Foulke

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