An Inquiry Into the Distinctive Characteristics of the Aboriginal Race of America (Classic Reprint)

Book excerpt: Excerpt from An Inquiry Into the Distinctive Characteristics of the Aboriginal Race of America It cannot be questioned that physical diversities do occur, equally singular and inexplicable, as seen in different shades of color, varying from a fair tint to a complexion almost black; and this too under circumstances in which climate can have little or no influence. So also in reference to stature, the differences are remarkable in entire tribes which, moreover, are geographically proximate to each other. These facts, however, are mere exceptions to a general rule, and do not alter the peculiar physiognorny of the Indian, which is as undeviatingly characteristic as that of the Negro; for whe ther we see him in the athletic Charib or the stunted Chayma, in the dark Californian or the fair Borroa, he is an Indian still. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.