The Inviting-In Feast Of The Alaskan Eskimo (1913) - Ernest William Hawkes - Bog

The Inviting-In Feast Of The Alaskan Eskimo is a book written by Ernest William Hawkes in 1913. The book is a detailed account of the Inviting-In Feast, a traditional celebration of the Alaskan Eskimo people. The author, who lived among the Eskimos for several years, provides a comprehensive description of the feast, including its customs, rituals, and significance to the Eskimo culture. The feast is held to welcome the arrival of the spring season and to celebrate the end of the long, harsh winter. The book includes descriptions of the preparation and cooking of traditional foods, such as seal, walrus, and whale meat, as well as the songs, dances, and other forms of entertainment that are part of the celebration. The author also describes the social and cultural significance of the feast, including its role in strengthening community ties and reinforcing traditional values. Overall, The Inviting-In Feast Of The Alaskan Eskimo is a fascinating and informative account of a unique cultural celebration that offers insight into the customs and beliefs of the Alaskan Eskimo 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.