The Camel
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Series 18
Which abounds in Arabia, has but one hump on its back, and is able to carry burdens of 1,000 pounds. The soft cushioned foot is admirably adapted to support the animal in traversing the desert, and its stomach can be converted to a veritable water tank and a supply of this fluid can be obtained when there is no other method of quenching the thirst. It is generally used for riding by men in the arid wastes, and is commonly called the ship of the desert |
