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...Iituation of their fire-place, the Hottentots likewife have this additional advantage, that when they fit or lie in a circle round the fire, the whole company equally enjoys the benefit of its warmth. C c 2 The '77s- The door, low as it is, is the only place that iets in the Augufl. day-light; and at...

...fituation of their fire-place, the Hottentots likewife have this additional advantage, that when they fit or lie in a circle round the fire, the whole company equally enjoys the benerit of its warmth. " The door, low as it is, is the only place that lets in the day-light ; and...

...inconvenience to a Hottentot who finds no difficulty in stooping and crawling on his hands and feet." The door, low as it is, "is the only place that lets in the day light," and the only vent for the smoke of the fire lighted in the centre. The huts are made of...

...inconvenience to a Hottentot who finds no difficulty in stooping and crawling on his hands and feet." The door, low as it is, "is the only place that lets in the day light," and the only vent for the smoke of the fire lighted in the centre. The huts are made of...

...An animal simile he includes in his description of a "Hottentot" in his hut is especially striking. The door, low as it is, is the only place that lets in the day-light; and at the same time, the only outlet that is left for the smoke. The Hottentot, inured to it from his infancy,...