All persons generally agreed that it was a child that had been lost in the woods, at the earthquake in 1811, now grown to meridian strength, in a solitary state.

Thus the possibility of an European child living, even unassisted, in the wilderness, is familiar to the inhabitants of the vast American continent.

Although we doubt that any human creature would progress by leaps, instead of the paces familiar to the human instinct.
It is probable that the wild man of the Arkansas is, in reality, some species of the oran-outang, or chimpanzee.
APPENDIX B.
Page 72 .-- _"where Wolf Tower now stands."_ The Wolf Tower is among the very few structures in Canada not devoted to purposes of strict utility.

It was built by a gentleman of property as a _belle vue,_ or fanciful prospect residence, in order to divert his mind from the heavy pressure of family affliction.

It was once lent by him to the author, who dwelt here some time during the preparation of another house in the district.
APPENDIX C.
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