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.

0809495627 (trade) 0809495635 (lib. bdg.)

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Eskimos--Social life and customs.
Aleuts--Social life and customs.


Arctic regions--Social life and customs.

E99.E7 / P346 1994

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