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Table of Contents Introduction 7 Definitions 11 General Rules 14 Organization for Military Purposes 15 Marches 16 Records of Endurance 17 Standard Pack Mules 19 Diseases of Pack Animals 23 The Aparejo 24 Care of the Pack Animal 32 Specifications for Aparejo 34 Latigo 50 To Lair Up a Pack 52 Slinging the Cargo 60 One-Man Cargo Sling 66 Cross Sling 75 Hitches Diamond Hitch, Single 78 Diamond Hitch, Double 92 Wiman One-Man Hitch 104 Pole Hitch 114 Saw Buck Saddle 122 Saw Buck Slings 125 Cross Tree Hitch 132 Squaw Hitch 140 Lifting Hitch 146 Stirrup Hitch 155 Saddle Hitch 163 To Construct a Travois 168 Mule Litter 172 Appendix Cordage, Ropes, Splices Knots, etc 173-197 Index 199
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Pack transportation.
Horses.