2013, ISBN: 1230309659

Paperback, [EAN: 9781230309651], TheClassics.us, TheClassics.us, Book, [PU: TheClassics.us], 2013-09-12, TheClassics.us, This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purch… Plus…

Paperback, [EAN: 9781230309651], TheClassics.us, TheClassics.us, Book, [PU: TheClassics.us], 2013-09-12, TheClassics.us, This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXIV CAPTIVE MOUNTAIN GOATS Record of Captive Goats Exhibited--Perilous Capture by Smith and Norboe--An Easy Capture--A Game Warden in Trouble--First Specimens for New York--Others from Fort Steele--Shipping Animals by Express--The Author Becomes Travelling Companion for Five Goat Kids--Traits in Captivity--A Glance Backward. Up to this date, the entire history of the mountain goat in captivity is very brief. Although quite a number have been caught in various places, only a very few have lived long enough to change hands and be seen of men. The first living mountain goat ever captured or photographed (s.f.a.k.) was a big male captured near Deer Lodge, Montana, about 1880, and taken alive to that town. For sixteen years I have been in possession of a dim photograph of that animal, taken as he stood with two ropes around his neck. "Deer Lodge Billy" lived only a short time. His alleged weight of 480 pounds is quite beyond belief. In 1899 two goats were purchased of Dick Rock by Charles W. Dimick, and exhibited at the Sportsmen's Show, in Boston. They lived on a farm in New England for about one year longer, then died of lung troubles. In 1902 the Philadelphia Zoological Society came into possession of two fine young goats, which lived in the Gardens of that Society for two years, and then suddenly passed away. In 1901, the Zoological Society of London purchased a typical full-grown male goat which had been captured in 1898 in the Fort Steele District of southeastern British Columbia, and reared to maturity in its home country. By its owner it was personally conducted to London, and on ariving there it elected to live. At this date (1906) it is believed to be yet alive; and I may add that it is living proof in support of the..., 1025612, Subjects, 349777011, Antiquarian, Rare & Collectable, 91, Art, Architecture & Photography, 67, Biography, 68, Business, Finance & Law, 507848, Calendars, Diaries & Annuals, 69, Children's Books, 274081, Comics & Graphic Novels, 71, Computing & Internet, 72, Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, 496792, Education Studies & Teaching, 9587997031, Erotica, 62, Fiction, 66, Food & Drink, 275835, Gay & Lesbian, 74, Health, Family & Lifestyle, 65, History, 64, Home & Garden, 63, Horror, 89, Humour, 275738, Languages, 61, Mind, Body & Spirit, 73, Music, Stage & Screen, 275389, Poetry, Drama & Criticism, 59, Reference, 58, Religion & Spirituality, 88, Romance, 5106747031, School Books, 57, Science & Nature, 4034595031, Science Fiction & Fantasy, 564334, Scientific, Technical & Medical, 60, Society, Politics & Philosophy, 55, Sports, Hobbies & Games, 83, Travel & Holiday, 52, Young Adult, 266239, Books<

ISBN: 9781230309651

Paperback, [PU: Theclassics.Us], This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from… Plus…

Paperback, [PU: Theclassics.Us], This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXIV CAPTIVE MOUNTAIN GOATS Record of Captive Goats Exhibited--Perilous Capture by Smith and Norboe--An Easy Capture--A Game Warden in Trouble--First Specimens for New York--Others from Fort Steele--Shipping Animals by Express--The Author Becomes Travelling Companion for Five Goat Kids--Traits in Captivity--A Glance Backward. Up to this date, the entire history of the mountain goat in captivity is very brief. Although quite a number have been caught in various places, only a very few have lived long enough to change hands and be seen of men. The first living mountain goat ever captured or photographed (s.f.a.k.) was a big male captured near Deer Lodge, Montana, about 1880, and taken alive to that town. For sixteen years I have been in possession of a dim photograph of that animal, taken as he stood with two ropes around his neck. "Deer Lodge Billy" lived only a short time. His alleged weight of 480 pounds is quite beyond belief. In 1899 two goats were purchased of Dick Rock by Charles W. Dimick, and exhibited at the Sportsmen's Show, in Boston. They lived on a farm in New England for about one year longer, then died of lung troubles. In 1902 the Philadelphia Zoological Society came into possession of two fine young goats, which lived in the Gardens of that Society for two years, and then suddenly passed away. In 1901, the Zoological Society of London purchased a typical full-grown male goat which had been captured in 1898 in the Fort Steele District of southeastern British Columbia, and reared to maturity in its home country. By its owner it was personally conducted to London, and on ariving there it elected to live. At this date (1906) it is believed to be yet alive; and I may add that it is living proof in support of the...<