They construct their arched entrance and their hemispherical roof on the true principles of architecture.

Those wise men, the Egyptians, made their arch by hewing the stones out of shape; the Esquimaux have the true secret.

Here they are, with little food in winter and great appetites; devouring a whole walrus when they get it, and taking the chance of hunger for the next eight days--hungry or full, for ever happy in their lot--here are the Esquimaux.

They are warmly clothed, each in a double suit of skins sewn neatly together.

Some are singing, with good voices too.