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- The Narrative Of Captain Charles Francis Hall, Of The Whaling Barque George Henry, From May 29, 1860 To September 13, 1862

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""Life With The Esquimaux V2"" is a narrative written by Captain Charles Francis Hall, who was on board the whaling barque George Henry from May 29, 1860 to September 13, 1862. The book describes his experiences and observations during his time spent living among the Inuit people of the Arctic, whom he refers to as the Esquimaux. Hall's account provides a detailed and fascinating look at the daily life, customs, and traditions of the Inuit, as well as their interactions with the crew of the George Henry. He describes their clothing, diet, housing, hunting techniques, and social organization, as well as their beliefs and superstitions. He also recounts his own adventures, including hunting expeditions, encounters with polar bears, and his exploration of the region.Throughout the book, Hall expresses a deep admiration and respect for the Inuit people, and he strives to understand and document their way of life. His narrative provides a valuable historical record of a culture that was little known or understood by outsiders at the time. Overall, ""Life With The Esquimaux V2"" is an engaging and informative account of a unique and fascinating period in Arctic history, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in the culture and history of the Inuit people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163288832
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 364
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x19 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 485 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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""Life With The Esquimaux V2"" is a narrative written by Captain Charles Francis Hall, who was on board the whaling barque George Henry from May 29, 1860 to September 13, 1862. The book describes his experiences and observations during his time spent living among the Inuit people of the Arctic, whom he refers to as the Esquimaux. Hall's account provides a detailed and fascinating look at the daily life, customs, and traditions of the Inuit, as well as their interactions with the crew of the George Henry. He describes their clothing, diet, housing, hunting techniques, and social organization, as well as their beliefs and superstitions. He also recounts his own adventures, including hunting expeditions, encounters with polar bears, and his exploration of the region.Throughout the book, Hall expresses a deep admiration and respect for the Inuit people, and he strives to understand and document their way of life. His narrative provides a valuable historical record of a culture that was little known or understood by outsiders at the time. Overall, ""Life With The Esquimaux V2"" is an engaging and informative account of a unique and fascinating period in Arctic history, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in the culture and history of the Inuit people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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