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 themelves more than they do the Beats tamed by them, are o many particular Caues which make them degenerate more enibly.

Nakednes therefore, the want of Houes, and of all thee Unnecearies, which we conider as o very neceary, are not uch mighty Evils in repect to thee primitive Men, and much les till any Obtacle to their Preervation. Their Skins, it is true, are detitute of Hair; but then they have no Occaion for any uch Covering in warm Climates; and in cold Climates they oon learn to apply to that Ue thoe of the Animals they have conquered; they have but two Feet to run with, but they have two Hands to defend themelves with, and provide for all their Wants; it cots them perhaps a great deal of Time and Trouble to make their Children walk, but the Mothers carry them with Eae; an Advantage not granted to other Species of Animals,