There are a great many of these people whose complexions appear as light as half breeds; and amongst the women particularly, there are many whose skis are almost white, with the most pleasing symmetry and proportion of features; with hazel, with gray, and with blue eyes, . . . |
Some being very great, as the Susquehannocks, others very little, as the Wighcocomocos; but generally tall and straight, of a comely proportion, and of a color brown when they are of any age, but they are born white. The hair is generally dark and few wear beards. . .(Smith pg. 5) Later in the account he comments that ointments were rubbed into the skin to protect the individual from sun burn. |
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