I3 THE CHILDREN OF THE COLD. 



another one sent straight horizontally 

 above the ground as the first one rapidly 

 descends. The Eskimo and Indians and 

 other savage tribes who are skilled in the 

 use of the bow and arrow, can shoot an 

 arrow so that it will go somewhat side- 

 wise. They practice this way of shoot- 

 ing when trying to hit a descending 

 arrow, or one stuck upright in the 

 ground. It must, however, be remem- 

 bered that the Eskimo are not as good 

 bowmen as are many of the other savage 

 tribes, who gain a part or all of their 

 living by this instrument; the Eskimo use 

 spears and lances much more frequently, 

 and where accuracy is especially needed, 

 bows are seldom employed. With those 

 Eskimo who come into frequent contact 

 with white men, guns have now altogether 

 taken the place of bows and arrows. 



