A Peep At The Esquimaux: Or Scenes On The Ice (1828)

By Mary Love

Book Overview

A Peep At The Esquimaux: Or Scenes On The Ice is a book written by Mary Love and published in 1828. The book is a firsthand account of the author's experiences living among the Inuit people in the Arctic. Love describes in detail the daily life and customs of the Inuit, including their hunting and fishing practices, clothing, and housing. She also provides insights into their beliefs and traditions, as well as their interactions with European explorers and traders. The book is illustrated with engravings of scenes from Inuit life, adding to the vividness of Love's descriptions. A Peep At The Esquimaux is an important historical document that provides a rare glimpse into Inuit culture during the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112012574X
• ISBN13: 9781120125743
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"