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The Missouri is, perhaps, different in appearance and character from all other rivers in the world; there is a terror in its manner which is sensibly felt, the moment we enter its muddy waters from the Mississippi.

  • -- George Catlin 卡特林

密苏里河也许在外观和性格上与世界上所有其他河流都不同;当我们从密西西比河进入它浑浊的水域时，我们就能明显地感觉到它的恐怖。

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A strange manner of battle, where one side works by constant motion and ceaseless charges, while the other can but endure passively as it stands fixed to the sod.

这是一种奇特的战斗方式，一方靠不断的运动和不断的冲锋作战，而另一方则只能被动地忍受，因为它是固定在地上的。

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Owing to the difficulty of obtaining horses, Mr. Henry returns from this place. In descending the Mississippi I will request him to pay his respects to you.

由于找不到马，亨利先生从这个地方回来了。在密西西比河下游，我将请他向你们表示敬意。

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There is a requirement to ensure the withdrawal takes place in a civilized manner. We will be able to show the world we deserve independence and freedom.

有一项要求是确保撤离以文明的方式进行。我们将能够向世界表明，我们值得独立和自由。

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And the terror itself is an example of the world's uncontrollability.

而恐怖本身就是世界无法控制的一个例子。

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I have cultivated my hysteria with pleasure and terror.

我因高兴和恐惧而变得歇斯底里。

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