People of the ice and snow
- Alexandria, Va. : Time-Life Books, c1994.
- 192 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 29 cm.
- The American Indians .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 186-187) and index.
The hunting way of life -- "Never weary of laughter" -- A struggle to preserve tradition -- Essays (The eternal Eskimo; pursuing the great Nanook; The gift of the whale; Emissary to the gods; Images from the nether world; The art of ivory carving).
Examines the social life and customs of the Eskimos of the Arctic regions.
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Eskimos--Social life and customs. Aleuts--Social life and customs.