bellams

Updated: May 9, 2025

Only the very conservative and these were more often to be found in the smaller towns rigorously obeyed the prophet's commands. It was pleasant to smoke in the shade and watch the varied river-craft slipping by. The public bellams plied to and fro, rowed by the swart owners, while against them jostled the gufas built like the coracles of ancient Britain a round basket coated with pitch.

Kermit Roosevelt - War in the Garden of Eden