The Nomad Kazaks. 



settlements thereon, and extending their boundaries towards the 

 east into the Chinese Empire. In course of time they became 

 involved with the Sungarians in a struggle for supremacy, and 

 being unsuccessful dispersed through Central Asia, the greater 

 portion of them remaining in Russian territory, whilst others 



settled in the valleys 

 along the northern side 

 of the Thian Shan, 

 where their descend- 

 ants roam at the 

 present day. 



In appearance the 

 Kazaks are about the 

 middle height, and of 

 sturdy build. The 

 cheek bones are high 

 and prominent and 

 the general cast of 

 features is decidedly 

 Mongolian, the com- 

 plexion being clear and 

 bronzed and the hair 

 dark. 



Their dress consists 

 of a long robe reaching 

 below the knees and 

 fastened at the waist 

 with a girdle. Pyjamas 

 of skin or cloth are 

 worn tucked into high- 

 heeled boots, and a cloth cap turned up at the sides, or in 

 winter a fur one coming down over the ears and nape of the 

 neck. 



The women dress in nuich the same way as the men, with 

 the exception that the robe is worn loose without a girdle. 



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A KAZAK. 



