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They are clean
to a degree, both sexes generally bathing thrice a day in fresh water and
it is somewhat remarkable that, except the children for amusement, the
salt water is never frequented but from necessity, and at these times,
if a river be contiguous, they make a point of washing in it afterwards.
It is common to see the children at five or ...
Page 212
... six years of age amusing themselves in the heaviest surf with a small board on which they place themselves outside the breaking, whence they are driven with great velocity to the shore, fearless themselves, nor are the least apprehensions of accidents entertained by their parents.
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