. Narrative of discovery and adventure in the polar seas and regions [microform] : with illustrations of their climate, geology, and natural history ; and an account of the whale-fishery. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. 258 RECENT NORTH-WEST Group of Esquimaux. is often agreeable, having a frank and good-humoured expression; and, were it cleared of the thick crust of grease and dirt, so as to exhibit the real complexion, which is only that of a deep brunette, it might, even in Europe, be reckoned handsome. The skin is unctuous and unpleasantly cold to the touch ; the flesh soft
. Narrative of discovery and adventure in the polar seas and regions [microform] : with illustrations of their climate, geology, and natural history ; and an account of the whale-fishery. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. 258 RECENT NORTH-WEST Group of Esquimaux. is often agreeable, having a frank and good-humoured expression; and, were it cleared of the thick crust of grease and dirt, so as to exhibit the real complexion, which is only that of a deep brunette, it might, even in Europe, be reckoned handsome. The skin is unctuous and unpleasantly cold to the touch ; the flesh soft and flabby ; owing probably to the fat animal substances which form the j^nncipal part of their food. Dress, through the necessity imposed by the climate, is much more ample, and prepared with greater care than is usual among other savage tribes. Tliat of the Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Leslie, John, Sir, 1766-1832; Jameson, Robert, 1774-1854; Murray, Hugh, 1779-1846. Edinburgh : Oliver & Boyd; London : Simpkin & Marshall
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