. Arctic researches, and life among the Esquimaux;. some twenty from the village—we arrived at Twerpukjua at , so thoroughly fatigued as to be right glad of the friendlybeds immediately offered THE SNOW VILLAGE.—A SUNDAY PICTURE. 271 Next morning I arose much refreshed, and took a walk on theneighboring hill. The ice had before parted and left the bay al-most free, but I was greatly astonished at the immense numberof ducks I saw swimming about. For miles and miles aroundthe waters were literally covered and black with them, makingsuch a thundering, indescribable medley of sounds as q
. Arctic researches, and life among the Esquimaux;. some twenty from the village—we arrived at Twerpukjua at , so thoroughly fatigued as to be right glad of the friendlybeds immediately offered THE SNOW VILLAGE.—A SUNDAY PICTURE. 271 Next morning I arose much refreshed, and took a walk on theneighboring hill. The ice had before parted and left the bay al-most free, but I was greatly astonished at the immense numberof ducks I saw swimming about. For miles and miles aroundthe waters were literally covered and black with them, makingsuch a thundering, indescribable medley of sounds as quite start-led me. Talk about the absence of life in these regions of iceand snow! Why, before my eyes were countless numbers ofanimated creatures, from the winged fowl of the sea to the sealand walrus I What do all these creatures live upon? Why are they here?The waters must be, alive with other innumerable creatures! Soongreat whales will be here, and for what? Is there food for(hern here too ? At 9 I left Twerpukjua, and directed my way to Anna-was, at the island of Oopungnewing, where I arrived in duecourse, and was kindly welcomed as usual. Noodle3ong wasbusy sewing skins together for
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