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Greenlanders, some idea will have been already gained of 

 its nature. Filthy in his person and habits, and regard- 

 less of the amenities of civilised life, yet the Eskimo is 

 not a savage, being possessed of a certain negative ami- 

 ability of nature which would prevent his being placed in 

 that category. On the whole, he behaves well in his 



HUNTING THE SEAL. 



social relations, is a moderately affectionate son, hus- 

 band, and father. 



The occupation of the Eskimos, though substantially the 

 same throughout Greenland, differs somewhat according 

 to the latitude. 



In South Greenland, it is seal-hunting and cod-fishing ; 



