The Natural And Civil History of Vermont volume 1
The Natural And Civil History of Vermont volume 1
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And much time was spent to give his countenance the aspect he aimed at. The dci- sign of his dress and ornament was not gallant- ry to recommend himself to the female, but ra- ther war ; to appear the object of dignity, ma^ jesty, and fear. And what was extremely sin- gular, all the finery and decoration of dress, was reserved for the man. The share that fell to the v/om. An, was only that which remained, when her husband was completely decked. When he was about to join the council of his natio...n, "or was going forth to war, he was most of all solicitous to appear in his richest ornaments, and finest decorations. A custom prevailed a- mong the Indians, of rubbing and anointing their bodies with grease, oilj and different kinds 184 NATURAL AND CiViL of gums. These were often mixed with differ^ ent colours, and formed a very durable paint, or kind of varnish. This may properly be esti- mated as a part of the Indian dress. And it was well adapted to defend the body, against tlie extreme moisture and cold of the forest and lake, to protect them against the numerous tribes of insects to which they were exposed, and to check the profuse perspiration to which they were subject, at different times and places.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
And much time was spent to give his countenance the aspect he aimed at. The dci- sign of his dress and ornament was not gallant- ry to recommend himself to the female, but ra- ther war ; to appear the object of dignity, ma^ jesty, and fear. And what was extremely sin- gular, all the finery and decoration of dress, was reserved for the man. The share that fell to the v/om. An, was only that which remained, when her husband was completely decked. When he was about to join the council of his natio...n, "or was going forth to war, he was most of all solicitous to appear in his richest ornaments, and finest decorations. A custom prevailed a- mong the Indians, of rubbing and anointing their bodies with grease, oilj and different kinds 184 NATURAL AND CiViL of gums. These were often mixed with differ^ ent colours, and formed a very durable paint, or kind of varnish. This may properly be esti- mated as a part of the Indian dress. And it was well adapted to defend the body, against tlie extreme moisture and cold of the forest and lake, to protect them against the numerous tribes of insects to which they were exposed, and to check the profuse perspiration to which they were subject, at different times and places.
What to read after The Natural And Civil History of Vermont volume 1?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Samuel Williams to read onlineMoreLess
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