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The Whale Hunters Of Tigara

The Whale Hunters Of Tigara

Rainey, Froelich G.

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1169214746
ISBN13: 9781169214743
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 62
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Whale Hunters of Tigara is a non-fiction book written by Froelich G. Rainey, which explores the traditional hunting practices of the Inupiaq people of Alaska. The book is based on the author's own experiences living with the Inupiaq people in the village of Tigara, and his observations of their whale hunting rituals. The book provides a detailed account of the Inupiaq's deep connection with the ocean and their dependence on whale hunting for survival. It describes the traditional methods of hunting, including the use of kayaks, harpoons, and the communal effort required to bring down a whale. The book also delves into the spiritual and cultural significance of whale hunting for the Inupiaq people, including their beliefs about the spirits of the whales and the importance of respecting the animals they hunt. Overall, The Whale Hunters of Tigara is a fascinating and insightful exploration of a unique cultural practice that has sustained the Inupiaq people for generations.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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