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HUNTERS OF THE NORTHERN ICE

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Nelson, Richard K.


1969

Very Useful
Book
Iñupiaq
Referenced by: Alaska Yukon Library

Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11

Theme(s): Subsistence, Outdoor Survival, Living in Place, Tribe/Community

Richard Nelson first came to the village of Wainwright on a research project for the U.S. Airforce on Eskimo life. His is the first account of Eskimo hunting techniques learned by direct participation. This book is a revision of his reports to the Air Force but reads like an adventure story. The book is documented with the authors own photographs.

Information about the resource can be found at:
Alaska Yukon Library
Anchorage, AK
Telephone: (907) 474-5897
email: Alaska Yukon Library

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