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A LIFE WITHIN LIFE. 



the three months' summer the Laplander leads his herd into the 

 elevated regions, to withdraw them from the excessive heats and the 

 mosquito-plagues : in winter, he brings them near the dwellings of 

 men, principally for the sake of protecting them more effectually from 

 his bitter enemies, the wolves, of whom he never speaks but with a 

 sentiment of profound hatred. The Laplander's wealth is his herd. 



LAPLAKD FISHERS. 



which feeds him, clothes him, and procures him, by way of barter, 

 brandy and tobacco, the only objects of his desire. 



" The independent life of this nomadic people is not without its 

 charm. Accustomed from his infancy to privations and fatigues of 

 every kind, the Laplander suffers little. His body acquires an 

 extraordinary vigour, and most of our maladies are unknown to him. 



