What combination of factors makes the Boykin's coat a successful compromise for its historical workload in the humid South Carolina low country?
Answer
A coat that dries relatively quickly and doesn't snag excessively
The silky, medium-length coat is a successful compromise because it dries relatively quickly and avoids snagging excessively in dense underbrush, unlike a coat that is too thick or woolly.
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