otched for handle, outer edges form a square and the inner the segmentof a circle—the Square and Compass! Look for the rediscovery of the mis-called Digger! As to the service these implements were intended to perform, I cannot be-lieve it was either sawing or dressing fish. I have seen the Indian… … pressure is exerted by the hand clasping the fish till the intestines protrude; theseare seized and drawn, the whole operation, according to my careful timing, requir-ing but six to twelve seconds. I cannot, therefore, conceive of the Indians em-ploying these fragile and elaborately fashioned…
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