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 '''A BOAT ON THE MIN RIVER, USED FOR RUNNING THE RAPIDS. '''

Min River, called also the Fu, is a western tributary of the Upper Yangtze, but a great river in itself. Of the boat's four sails the lowest is of bamboo, and is let down at night to protect the boatman and his family. The feature of the boat is its high prow, for protection against the rocks and rushing water.