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INFLATED RIVER-CRAFT OF THE HIMALAYAN HINDU |
HAPPY-GO-LUCKY CHILD VAGRANT |
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| This curious canoe rides the waters of the river Sutlej. The "dreas," or "mussocks" as they are sometimes called, are inflated bullock skins, but are exceedingly light, and when afloat must be manipulated with care, as they are easily overturned. The native lies across the "drea," paddles with his hands, and steers with his feet. If there is a passenger, he sits astride the native | He is of the Brahui stock, and belongs to a nomadic tribe from the highlands of Baluchistan, who, with an innate love of liberty, wander at will, knowing no settled home or occupation |