CHAPTER XXV

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The Kalmucks after the Departure of Oubacha--Division of the Hordes, Limits of their Territory--The Turcoman and Tatar Tribes in the Governments of Astrakhan and the Caucasus-- Christian Kalmucks--Agricultural Attempts--Physical, Social, and Moral Characteristics of the Kalmucks 235

## CHAPTER XXVI .

Buddhism--Kalmuck Cosmogony--Kalmuck Clergy--Rites and Ceremonies--Polygamy--The Kirghis 247

## CHAPTER XXVII .

The Tatars and Mongols--The Kaptshak--History and Traditions of the Nogais 264

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