The Countries of the World: Indians of North America ; Arctic regions ; Canada ; Pacific CoastCassell, 1876 |
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Page 116
... natives . A darkish speck is seen in the distance , then another , and another , until they approach near enough to show them to be parties of Eskimo with their dog - sledges . Afar off they hail us with cries of " Timoo ! Timoo ...
... natives . A darkish speck is seen in the distance , then another , and another , until they approach near enough to show them to be parties of Eskimo with their dog - sledges . Afar off they hail us with cries of " Timoo ! Timoo ...
Page 118
... natives settle down again to the ordinary routine of their hard struggle for existence , but it is said that the dissipation they indulge in during the few weeks the whalers are in their vicinity operates badly upon them , though it ...
... natives settle down again to the ordinary routine of their hard struggle for existence , but it is said that the dissipation they indulge in during the few weeks the whalers are in their vicinity operates badly upon them , though it ...
Page 166
... native Gaelic or Canadian - French , was useful in trading with the natives . After the interpreter came the postmaster , usually a promoted labourer , who for good behaviour or valuable services , had been put on a footing with the ...
... native Gaelic or Canadian - French , was useful in trading with the natives . After the interpreter came the postmaster , usually a promoted labourer , who for good behaviour or valuable services , had been put on a footing with the ...
Contents
THE ARCTIC REGIONS IN GENERAL | 17 |
SEA ICE GLACIERS AND ICEBERGS | 48 |
LIFE IN POLAR LANDS | 71 |
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