SALMON FISHING. 



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which freqiients the lakes of the country is caught in a remarkable 

 way. A circular wall of stones is raised, with a single entrance. 

 The Eskimo drive a flock of these birds towards the building, one 

 man, whom the stupid creatures follow, leading the way. As soon 

 as they have entered the wall the entrance is shut up and they are 

 slaughtered. If they happen to be met with on the water they are 

 encircled by kayaks and driven towards the shore, one boat leading. 

 Then they are driven within the stone wall as already described. 



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Fig. 4M. Ivory fish used as bait in spearing salmon, a From Repulse Bay. a, r. d (National Muse- 

 n, Washington, a, 10400; c, 34109 ; d, 34134.) J ft (Museum fiir Volkerkunde, Berlin. IV A 6830.) J 



The most important fish is the salmon, which is caught in abun- 

 dance during the summer. When the lakes begin to break up the 

 salmon descend to the sea, following the narrow lead between the 

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