Kirghiz, or fat-rump, sheep oe central asia (see page 83) 



In Syria, where the fat-tailed sheep are fed by hand, the fat of the tail forms the basis 

 of some of the most delicious and indigestible pastries, and the tail develops until it touches 

 the ground, and sometimes is so heavy that it must be supported by a trailer on wheels. 



HOSPITALITY IX THE HOME OF A WEALTHY BOKHARAN 



The host, on the right, owner of 800 Karakuls, spoke to the native dialect-Russian 

 interpreter, holding the fan, who communicated with the author through the Russian- 

 English interpreter, who is taking the photograph. Questions and responses went to the 

 host through the same channel. Some one has spoken of talking through an interpreter as 

 "compound fracture of speech, followed by mortification." 



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