The Eskimos / text by Ernest S. Burch, Jr. ; photographs by Werner Forman.
Color photographs highlight this account of the history, livelihood, & culture of the Eskimo. A superb ethnographic study illustrated with 120 stunning color photos of artifacts (primarily) and some landscapes. Remarkably low cost. The text along with the photographs, explore the Eskimos' art, their rich mythology, and their beliefs--their stories, their spirit world, and the role of shamans in their lives.
Record details
- ISBN: 0806121262
- ISBN: 9780806121260
- Physical Description: 128 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
- Edition: 1st ed.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Maps on lining papers. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 125) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Social life -- Fighting the cold -- Subsistence -- Movement -- World view -- Expression. |
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| Subject: | Eskimos. |
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