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sculpturing ; the peculiar, dignified style of headstones and 

 mural monuments generally. The number of wayside shrines 

 and deities all in excellent repair. 



4. The independent bearing and buxom appearance of the 

 women, and their evident influence in general market business. 

 Throughout the whole region natural, unbound feet are the rule. 



5. The region is far from being thickly populated, and 

 cannot be termed wealthy, but apparently it is largely self- 

 contained and self-sufficient. 



6. The intense curiosity of the people due to the fact that 

 few had ever seen a foreigner before. 



