PAixrixGS OF Gni:i:xi.A.\j) Eskimo 



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Copyright IDuS by Fnnik Wilbcrt Stakes. 



WINTER SCENE AT PETERAWIK ON THE SHORE OF 

 SMITH SOUND. 



The soullicni panel nf (lie I'last Wall. 



that explains the famous "crimson o-lacier" or "ciMiiison snow" near 

 Cape York. 



As to echhk' phmts, there are a few even in tliis extreme nortlicrn 

 region. A bhieberrv which grows partly concealed nnder the moss 

 can be secured during the greater part of the year, and is eaten with 

 relish by the Innuit. There are several |>lants of wliicli the roots, leaves, 

 buds and even flowers are eaten. .V ])lant resembling celery i Arch- 

 angelica ojfjcinalis) is a favorite article of food, behind moss is also 

 eaten. The chief .sources of vegetabh" food, however, are marine. .\ 



