The history of Lapland, wherein are shewed the original, manners, habits, marriages, conjurations, &c. of that people (1674)
Scheffer, Johannes, 1621-1679, Cremer, Acton, 1650 or 1651- · [Oxford] At the Theater in Oxford · leaf 165
ne of which I have in my ftudy, in every thing like a Chryftal , only the colour inclines to a yellow. I am told that none of the reft doe fliine fo much as thofe that come from other places, which is the fault of almoft all the jewels of this Nation , not being lo apt to bare lively brisk colours… … and fearchfor them, fuch as was John Peterfon., mentioned by S. Rheen ^ whofirft found the Silver mine he is called een diamontxhrjcare fampiparufoekjare i. e. one that finds and cuts pearls. Which (tho out of this Country ) are not contemptible , it cannot be denied but that moft of them want that…
Sami (European people)
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