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CHILDREN OF NATURE AT HOME IN THE HINTERLAND OF GUIANA
| Physically a well-proportioned race, these Arawaks are American Indians dispersed over the more or less unexplored regions of British and Dutch Guiana. Few, if any, of them are found in French Guiana. They lead a very secluded life, holding themselves aloof from all other races, and support themselves mainly by the chase. In numbers they are steadily diminishing, largely as a result of their disregard of the elementary principles of hygiene |