The Wide World Magazine, Vol. 22, No. 132, March, 1909

"The Wide World Magazine, Vol. 22, No. 132, March, 1909" by Various is a compilation of short stories transporting readers to the early 1900s through thrilling adventures, whimsical anecdotes, and odd encounters from around the globe. Within these pages, one can anticipate a mix of exciting experiences, such as a primal clash in the jungle between a jaguar and a boa-constrictor, a somber tale of a Canadian cowboy's fate during a storm, and other exotic and intriguing escapades in Japan. The issue begins with Dr. T. A. Stoddard’s captivating narration of his expedition in Panama, "How I Got My Jaguar-Skin," starting with his arrival in the marshlands of Colon and continuing into the heart of the jungle, where danger lurks at every turn. His gripping account of witnessing a fierce duel between a jaguar and a boa-constrictor captures the raw brutality of nature, as he watches the jaguar succumb to its opponent, conveying both his intense fascination and the ever-present threat as he pursues his trophy and navigates the unforgiving wilderness.