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THE POLAR WORLD. 



cility afforded by their inhospitable country. Of their igloos or snow-houses 

 we have already spoken. In half an hour a couple of men will build one of 

 these, which answers very well for a temporary shelter. When one is to be 

 built for a longer residence, more care is taken in the construction. A site is 

 chosen where the snow is hard if possible, over a running stream, so that they 



