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or rapids in a river that are too strong to shoot over. In Canada they are called "portages", the French pronunciation being given. In some parts of the country they are known as "portages" with the English pronunciation. In the Adirondacks they are never spoken of except as "carries." [[ image- photo in left side of page in between paragraphs. Black and white photo of white man carrying canoe balanced overhead. Down by waters edge, to the right behind man is a pavilion with sign on roof, words not legible. Underneath photo (M.E.W with the Canoe) underlined.]] You are paddling along a lake and you head for a point in the opposite shore where you think the carry commences judging from your map. As the shore becomes more and more distinct, you will see a bare spot close to the water's edge with often a slight break in the trees just behind it. You make for this, land, and prepare for the boat.[[ image- photo on right side of page between paragraphs. Black and white photo of a white man carrying a white tent over right shoulder wearing a knapsack, dressed in dark long sleeved and pants wearing a hat. Underneath photo cation reads M.E.W with pack.]]carry. The tent, knapsack and cameras are thrwon out of the boat; the paddles are strapped inside; the canoe is swung up on its stern, one man holding the bow up high while the other crawls to the middle of the boat and lets the yoke settle down on his shoulders. He then straightens up, steadies the canoe with
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