Image from web page 416 of “The world’s inhabitants or, Mankind, animals, and plants becoming a common account of the races and nations of mankind, previous and present, and the animals and plants inhabiting the wonderful continents and principal islands” (1888)
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Title: The world’s inhabitants or, Mankind, animals, and plants getting a popular account of the races and nations of mankind, past and present, and the animals and plants inhabiting the fantastic continents and principal islands
Year: 1888 (1880s)
Authors: Bettany, G. T. (George Thomas), 1850-1891
Subjects: Civilization Culture
Publisher: London Ward, Lock
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llow tinge of the Chinaman. They have extended, black,rather thin beards, at times plaited. All the folks, of each sexes,have a space shaven on the crown of the head and the rest of the longhair is gathered up and twisted into a knot over the bald spot, andtransfixed with two peculiar pins, the metal of which varies with rank.The females have the backs of their hands tattooed. The expression ofthe folks is virtually always gentle and pleasing, although somewhat sad. Napha-kiang, the seat of government, is peculiar in structure, thehouses being constructed in tiny enclosures, separated from the street andone yet another by huge limestone walls from eight to fourteen feethigh but in other respects it is like a Japanese town. The climateis practically tropical, though the chief vegetation is of a temperate charac-ter. Rice, wheat, and sweet-potatoes are the principal crops and tobaccois largely grown. A far more pleased and laughter-loving men and women, says arecent visitor. Dr. Guillemard, can scarcely be identified.
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