THE ESKIMOS 



and eight feet in height. This is approached by a succession 

 of three or four smaller domes, connected by low archways, 

 through which one has to crouch in order to pass. 



The innermost archway, opening into the dwelling apart- 

 ment, is about three feet high, and as one enters he steps 

 down a foot or more to the level of the floor of the front por- 

 tion of the dwelling. The back part, about two-thirds of the 

 apartment, is three feet higher than the entrance. 



The front or lower section of the igloo corresponds to a 

 front hall, and it is here that the occupants, as they enter, 

 beat the snow off their clothing, or remove their outer gar- 



SECTION THROUGH IGLOO. 



ments, when they wish to step up into the higher living 

 ajDartment. 



The floor of the entire igloo consists simply of snow, but 

 in this upper apartment it is well covered with deerskin 

 robes, so that it is not melted by the warmth of those who 

 sit or lie upon it. 



Above the doorway of the igloo is placed a window to admit 

 light into the dwelling. This is formed of a large square 

 slab of ice, neatly inserted into the wall of the dome, and it 

 serves well the purpose for which it is intended, admitting 

 a pleasant, soft light. Above the window a much-needed 

 ventilating hole is usually made. This, because of the passing 

 current of warm air, becomes rapidly enlarged, and requires 

 to be frequently plastered up with snow. 



Sometimes one of the long approaches or corridors is made 

 to serve for two or three dwellings, each of which is connected 



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