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THE LIVING RACES OF MANKIND 



The Greek all over the 

 world is known for his clever- 

 ness, subtlety, and energy. 

 He also has the reputation of 

 being- deceitful and cunning. 

 In Asia Minor this is especially 

 the case. If his faults cannot 

 be excused, they can at any 

 rate be explained. He has 

 long lived under Turkish op- 

 pression, and it is only by 

 superior ability that he can 

 hope to hold his own. More- 

 over, he has had to deal with 

 Orientals, who regard sharp 

 practice in business matters 

 almost with admiration. 



While the Turk is so 

 indolent, it is not surprising 

 that the active, energetic, 

 quick-witted Greek, in com- 

 petition with him, should 

 seem likely to attain the 

 leading place in Asia Minor 

 which the former has in- 

 herited. The Greek surpasses the Moslem in every pursuit in which both engage. He is a 

 skilful seafarer, an intelligent farmer, and a shrewd trader. He excels in the learned professions. 

 Teachers, lawyers, doctors, and bankers are in nearly every instance Greeks. The Greek is 

 chosen to be the broker or agent who negotiates important matters of business for "his 

 Turkish friend." He has secured almost exclusive control over local finances and trade. He 

 never forgets that he is a Greek. His pride in his Hellenic nationality is fostered by every 

 means. He does not acquire the manners or the creed of the masters of the land. Consequently 

 Asia Minor is becoming more Greek than Turkish. Smyrna, which is really the capital, is 

 a Greek city. 



lly Jjt-t t/usfftu/t uf Messrs. Xcwtvii. d* Co., 3, fir.ct Slrttt, E.C. 



AN ENGLISH MISSIONARY, WITH HIS NATIVE TEACHEKS. 



THE ARMENIANS. 



THE Armenian race formerly numbered 8,000,000, but is now under 3,000,000. In Turkish 

 Armenia there are 1,000,000; in Persian Armenia, 150,000; in Caucasia and Russia in 

 Europe, 850,000; in Turkey in Europe, 250,000; and elsewhere, 60,000. They are a handsome 

 race, though their features generally are large. Of the Caucasian type, they appear to be 

 one of the early offshoots of the Semitic branch. By some ethnologists they are classed 

 with the Iranian group, and Ratzel says that many Armenians could be described as fairer 

 and fatter Persians. In appearance they are strongly suggestive of the Jews. Their national 

 name is Hai, or Haik, or Haiken. The average Armenian is rather above the medium height. 

 His complexion is darkish brown or yellow. The hair is black and straight, though brown 

 hair is often seen, and in young people even fair hair. The nose is large and sharply curved, 

 and the forehead is more noticeable for width than height. The Armenian has a marked 

 tendency to run to fleshiness. The women are often handsome, with regular features and a 

 .stately carriage; they have fine, dark eyes, shaded by lashes of unusual length and thickness, 

 which lend their olive complexions a peculiar charm. 



The Armenian is serious, industrious, clever, and hospitable. His quick intelligence 



