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CHAPTER XII. 
THEIR PHYSICAL STRUCTURE. 
The physiognomical and physiological 
structure of the people with whom I he- 
came acquainted in Africa, is better than 
that of the colored race in this country. 
Especially is this true of their physiogno- 
my. The flat nose and thick lip are not 
so common as among that race of people in 
this country, and on the other hand, the 
prominent forehead, the expressive eye, and 
the intelligent countenance are as frequent- 
ly seen as in any country it has teen my 
privilege to visit. 
They have well developed chests, and the 
most erect carriage of any people of my 
knowledge. This is especially to be re- 
marked of the Mahommedans, of whom it 
may be said with emphasis, that their dig- 
nified and independent walk, and their 
lordly appearance in whatever position they 
may occupy, with a self-righteousness and 
self-esteem, as prominent as their depravity 
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