The uncivilized races of men in all countries of the world; being a comprehensive account of their manners and customs, and of their physical, social, mental, moral and religious characteristics. By (14785777763)

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Title: The uncivilized races of men in all countries of the world; being a comprehensive account of their manners and customs, and of their physical, social, mental, moral and religious characteristics. By Rev. J. G. Wood... With new designs by Angas, Danby, Wolf, Zwecker... 1871
Year: 1877 (1870s)
Authors: Wood, John George, 1827-1889
Subjects: Ethnology. Manners and customs. Savages
Publisher: J. B. Burr and company
Contributing Library: Brigham Young University-Idaho, David O. McKay Library
Digitizing Sponsor: Brigham Young University-Idaho



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(1.) RECEPTION OF A VISITOR. (See page 416.)
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(2.) THE MAGICIAN AT WORK (See page 427.;(417) THE WATEK-SPIRIT. 419 kings private band is seen in the distance,performing with its customary vigor. The architecture of the huts within theseenclosures is wonderfully good, the Wagandahaving great natural advantages, and makingfull use of them. The principal materialin their edifices is reed, which in Ugandagrows to a very great height, and is thickand strong in the stem. Grass for thatch-ing is also found in vast quantities, andthere is plenty of straight timber for therafters. The roof is double, in order toexclude the sunbeams, and the outer roofcomes nearly to the ground on all sides.The fabric is upheld by a number of poles,from which are hung corn-sacks, meat, andother necessaries. The interior is separated into two com-partments by a high screen made of plan-tain leaf, and within the inner apartmentthe cane bedstead of the owner is placed.Yet, with all this care in building, there isonly one door, and no window or chimney;and alt