Barren grounds
a sp-rs-ly inhabited region of tundra in n canada, especially in the area w of hudson bay.
historical examples
beyond that, to the east and north, lie the primitive rocks of the barren grounds, into which the buffaloes never stray.
the young voyageurs mayne reid
among other creatures that remain all winter upon the barren grounds, are the wolves.
the young voyageurs mayne reid
he had a commission to explore the coppermine region and a portion of the barren grounds.
the march of the white guard gilbert parker
it dwells upon the barren grounds as well as in wooded districts.
the young voyageurs mayne reid
many of them, therefore, quitted the woods, and set their snares on the barren grounds near fort enterprise.
narrative of a journey to the sh-r-s of the polar sea, in the years 1819-20-21-22, volume 2 john franklin
tundras and barren grounds within or near the arctic circle.
men of the old stone age henry fairfield osborn
as its name implies, it frequents the barren grounds, although in winter it also seeks the shelter of wooded tracts.
the young voyageurs mayne reid
i will give you a leader that you will follow to the barren grounds.
the march of the white guard gilbert parker
it was the crotalus tergeminus—found only in barren grounds, such as those inhabited by the prairie-marmot.
the boy hunters captain mayne reid
the northern forests are silent enough in winter time, but the silence of the barren grounds is far more profound.
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