[Guadeloupe, Saint Vincent, 'Cluett' Voyage] 1915-1916
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excellent coffee, brewed over a [92] native soapstone lamp-stove burn- ing seal oil or narwhal oil by means of a wick formed of dead muskta. + killikobak (Omit to 1.94) moss. The igloo is shaped very much like half an acorn and its cup which have been cut in two lengthwise. It is built of stones, and the crevices between which are filled in with turf. The ceiling or roof is constructed of boards, whole bones and long flat stones covered over wholly or partly with flat stones and the whole is covered with a thick layer of turf in which a small hole is left for purposes of ventilation. The walls are lined with a tapestry of seal skins sewed together for a wind shield. This is kept in place through being fastened to wooden pegs or walrus