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The First Book of Eskimos

Brewster, Benjamin, 1907-1995; Koering, Ursula [Illustrator]· 2 chapters· 6,806 words

The author and artist are indebted to a great many scientists and other careful observers who have lived among the Eskimos. The whole record of our sources is too long to give, but here are some we have found particularly helpful: various writings of Dr. Franz Boas, Vilhjalmur...

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1. Part 1

The author and artist are indebted to a great many scientists and other careful observers who have lived among the Eskimos. The whole record of our sources is too long to give,...

2. Part 2

Eskimos invented ways of killing whales, the largest animals in the world, with only a few pieces of wood and bone and hide. They invented ways of hunting powerful polar bears w...