Note 2 — Chapter XL · THE UPPER AMUR.
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These yourts, or tents, are easily built and quickly removed. About 20 poles are stuck into the ground, to form a circle from 10 to 14 feet in diameter, and are tied about 10 feet above the centre. The frame is covered with birch bark, and overlaid with skins of reindeer and moose. An opening is left in front to serve as a door, and a hole in the top for the chimney. During winter the door is closed by furs or skins. In case of temporary removal, the skins and bark are taken away, and the poles are left standing.