Aaron D. Wieland posted:

>"The Adventures and Sufferings of John R. Jewitt, Captive
>Among the Nootka, 1803-1805."

>Bear flesh was eaten, but not often, because anyone who
>consumed it was not allowed to eat any fresh fish for two months.

Bear meat can have the thrichinae larvae in it. What was eaten if not fresh
fish? Fermented fish? Maybe this kills the larvae.

>*Everything*, including the berries, were smothered with generous quantities
>of fermented fish oil.  Bon appetit!

Well, having no knowledge of learned nutrition, they let their taste buds
and past health experience be their guide.

Don.