The bright side of humanity; glimpses of life in every land (1900)
Pell, Edward Leigh, 1861- [from old catalog] · Richmond, Va., The B. F. Johnson publishing co · leaf 444
ngenious specu-lations other than devices to explain and justify a mere preju-dice of race, such as some African tribes cherish againstpeople of white skins? Those who find in such prejudice aprofound significance will continue to plead the feeling as itsown sufficient reason. But honorable men… … XXVIII. THERE ARE TURKS AND TURKS. After all that has been set down to the discredit of theunspeakable Turk, it cannot be maintained that he is altogetherdevoid of worthy traits. As has been said, there is a sub-stratum of generosity and nobility in his character, whatevermay appear on the surface.…
Ethnology · Manners and customs · Temperament
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