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eluded under one number. Judging from the artifacts usually found in 
Nova Scotia, the collection is rather complete. A characterization of the 
culture of the prehistoric inhabitants, has, therefore, been attempted, especi- 
ally for comparison with the results of other work in Nova Scotia and 
various parts of Canada. The finds are listed in the appendixes, and have 
been compared with those collected at the same places by Patterson. 
ACKNOWLED GMENTS 
Some of the illustrations are of specimens in the Patterson collection, 
which the writer was permitted to photograph. The animal bones were 
identified by Lawrence M. Lambe, of the Geological Survey. Joseph 
Keele contributed technical information regarding the manufacture of 
pottery. Mr. James W. Sutherland, Mr. Donald McDonald, and Mr. 
Finlayson gave permission to explore on their land. Assistance and 
hospitality were accorded by Mr. Daniel Simpson, Mr. Peter A. Millar, 
the Copelands, the Oldings, and many other people of the vicinity. 
