Sampans, the Quaint Fishing Craft of the Far East 



jloa O Newman Traveltalks and Brown 



At top: Sampans, the popular fishing craft of China, Japan and neighboring 

 islands, lying at dock. All sampans are characterized by the mat roofing. 

 In spite of all foreign accessories, they closely resemble American skiffs 

 Above: A Chinese mother sailing a sampan and carrying her child on her back in 

 much the same manner that an Indian squaw carries her papoose. Most sampans 

 are propelled with a scull; this one has a large, picturesque and dirty sail 



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