"Blowgun" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... A'y[n]in[)i]'s manuscript, is recited by the bird-hunter in the morning while standing over the fire at his hunting camp before starting out for the day's hunt. A'y[n]in[)i] stated that seven blowgun arrows are first prepared, including a small one only a "hand-length" (awhil) long. On rising in the morning the hunter, standing over the fire, addresses it as the "Ancient White." rubbing his hands together while repeating the prayer. He then ...
— Seventh Annual Report • Various |
