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by allowing it to remain too long in one position on the hand of the nurse, as 
amongst the inhabitants of the South Seas? 
32. Are there any methodsadopted, by which other parts of the body may 
be affected, such as the turning in of the toes, as amongst the North Ameri- 
cans; the modification of the whole foot, as amongst the Chinese? 
33. How are the children educated, what are they taught, and are any 
methods adopted to modify their character, such as to implant courage, 
‘impatience of control, endurance of pain and privation, or, on the contrary, 
submission, and to what authorities, cowardice, artifice ? 
34. Is there anything remarkable amongst the sports and amusements of 
children, or in their infantile songs or tales? : 
35. At what age does puberty take place? 
36.. What is the ordinary size of families, and are there any large ones ? 
37. Are births of more than one child common? What is the proportion 
of the sexes at birth and among adults ? 
38. Are the children easily reared ? 
39. Is there any remarkable deficiency or perfection in any of the senses? 
It is stated, that in some races sight is remarkably keen, both for near and 
distant. objects. 
40. To what age do the females continue to bear children? and for what 
period are they in the habit of suckling them? 
41. What is the menstrual period, and what the time of utero-gestation ? 
42. Are there any ceremonies connected with any particular period of life ? 
43. Is chastity cultivated, or is it remarkably defective, and are there any 
classes amongst the people of either sex by whom it is remarkably cultivated, 
or the reverse, either generally or on particular occasions ? 
44, Are there any superstitions connected with this subject ? 
45. What are the ceremonies and practices connected with marriage ? 
46. Is polygamy permitted and practised, and to what extent ? 
47. Is divorce tolerated, or frequent ? 
48. How are widows treated ? 
49. What is the prevailing food of the people? Is it chiefly animal or 
vegetable, and whence is it derived in the two kingdoms? Do they trust to 
what the bounty of nature provides, or have they means of modifying or 
controlling production, either in the cultivation of vegetables, or the rearing 
of animals? Describe their modes of cooking, and state the kinds of condi- 
ment which may be employed. Do they reject any kinds of aliment from 
scruple, or an idea of uncleanness? Have they in use any kind of fermented 
or other form of exhilarating liquor, and, if so, how is it obtained? What 
number of meals do they make? and what is their capacity for temporary or 
sustained exertion ? 
50. Describe the kind of dress worn by the people, and the materials em- 
ployed in its formation. What are the differences in the usages of the sexes 
in this respect? Are there special dresses used for great occasions? and, if 
so, describe these, and their modes of ornament. Does any practice of tat- 
tooing, piercing, or otherwise modifying the person for the sake of ornament, 
prevail amongst the people? N.B. Such modifications not to be blended 
with other modifications used as signs of mourning, &c. 
51. Have the people any prevailing characteristic or remarkable modes of 
amusement, such as dances and games exhibiting agility, strength or skill? 
52. Are games of chance known to the people, and is there a strong passion 
for them ? 
53. Do the people appear to be long- or short-lived? If any cases of 
extreme old age can be ascertained, please to state them. Such cases may 

