...terrible rigour of an Arctic winter, which almost chills the heart and freezes the blood, to economize with the greatest care such artificial warmth as they are able to produce in their huts. The reader will see that for this purpose an underground dwelling, defended from the penetrating frost...

...admirable adaptation to the nature of the climate and the circumstances of the inhabitants. The uncivilized Esquimaux, using no fire in these habitations, but...annoyed by any draught of air, but what is voluntarily admitted — forms one of the best contrivances which, considering the limited resources, and the unenlightened...

...admirable adaptation to the nature of the climate and the circumstances of the inhabitants. The uncivilized Esquimaux, using no fire in these habitations, but...annoyed by any draught of air, but what is voluntarily admitted— forms one of the best contrivances which, considering the limited resources, and the unenlightened...