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Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo with a Sketch of Their Habits, Religion, Language and Other Peculiarities

Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo with a Sketch of Their Habits, Religion, Language and Other Peculiarities

Rink, Henry
Brown, Robert

Hardcover

Mythology & FolkloreFiction AnthologiesGeneral Racism & Ethnic Studies

ISBN10: 116321311X
ISBN13: 9781163213117
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 494
Weight: 1.96
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo is a book written by Henry Rink that provides a comprehensive overview of the customs, beliefs, language, and unique characteristics of the Eskimo people. The book is divided into two parts: the first part covers the history of the Eskimo people, their habits, and their religion. The second part consists of a collection of traditional Eskimo stories and legends, which provide insight into their culture and beliefs. Rink's work is based on his own experiences living among the Eskimo people in Greenland, as well as his extensive research into their language and traditions. He explores topics such as the Eskimo's relationship with nature, their hunting and fishing practices, and their social structure. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Eskimo people and their culture.1875. Folklore, myths, and legends compiled by the 19th-Century explorer, Hinrich (Henry) Rink, offers intriguing glimpses of an unspoiled culture. This treasury of 150 stories is a wonderful reference for anthropologists and historians and devotees of folk tales.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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