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Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar

CHAPTER V
18/21

I have heard it estimated all the way from twenty to sixty thousand.

The island and sea coast inhabitants are of the Esquimaux type, while those of the interior are allied to the North American Indians.

The explorers for the Western Union Telegraph Company found them friendly, but not inclined to labor.

Some of the natives left their hunting at its busiest season to assist an exploring party in distress.
The change of rulers will prove a misfortune to the aboriginal.

Very wisely the Russian American Company prohibited intoxicating liquors in all dealings with the natives.


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