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Native languages and ways of living, including the arts of sea kayaking and dog sledding, fascinated Knud Rasmussen, himself of Inuit and Danish descent. Rasmussen devoted much of his life to ethnological and cultural studies throughout Arctic North America. Establishing a base... Read Full Overview

These stories were collected in various parts of Greenland, taken down from the lips of the Eskimo story-tellers themselves, by Knud Rasmussen, the Danish explorer.No man is better qualified to tell the story of Greenland, or the stories of its people. Knud Rasmussen is himself... Read Full Overview

"Knud Rasmussen's work bears witness to a more profound understanding of, and deeper penetration into, Eskimo mentality. Thus he opened new roads to comparative Eskimo research...In his research Knud Rasmussen was always endeavoring to give expression to his individual sense... Read Full Overview

These stories were collected in various parts of Greenland, taken down from the lips of the Eskimo story-tellers themselves, by Knud Rasmussen, the Danish explorer.No man is better qualified to tell the story of Greenland, or the stories of its people. Knud Rasmussen is himself... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Knud Johan Victor Rasmussen (1879-1933) was a Greenlandic polar explorer and anthropologist. He has been called the "father of Eskimology" and was the first to cross the Northwest Passage via dog sled. He remains well known in Greenland, Denmark and among Canadian Inuit. He went... Read Full Overview

Eskimo Folk-Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the indigenous people of Greenland, the Inuit or Eskimo. The book was originally published in 1921 and was compiled by Danish explorer and ethnographer Knud Rasmussen, who spent many years living among... Read Full Overview

These stories were collected in various parts of Greenland, taken down from the lips of the Eskimo story-tellers themselves, by Knud Rasmussen, the Danish explorer.No man is better qualified to tell the story of Greenland, or the stories of its people. Knud Rasmussen is himself... Read Full Overview

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Delve into the rich tapestry of "Eskimo Folktales," a captivating collection of legends and stories from Greenland's Inuit people. This volume preserves the oral traditions of a unique Native American culture, offering a glimpse into their worldview, beliefs, and values. Explore... Read Full Overview

Eskimo Folk-Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the indigenous people of Greenland, the Inuit. The book was first published in 1921 and was compiled by Danish explorer and ethnographer, Knud Rasmussen. The tales in the book are divided into four sections:... Read Full Overview

A gateway to an ancient Arctic world, Eskimo Folk-Tales invites you to hear the wind-swept voices of the North. This book gathers a vivid folktale collection of indigenous folk narratives, presenting a traditional tale compilation that rests on the enduring oral storytelling... Read Full Overview

Eskimo folk-tales (1921). This book, "Eskimo folk-tales", by Knud Rasmussen, William John Alexander Worster, is a replication of a book originally published before 1921. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

These stories were collected in various parts of Greenland, taken down from the lips of the Eskimo story tellers themselves, by Knud Rasmussen, the Danish explorer. No man is better qualified to tell the story of Greenland, or the stories of its people. Knud Rasmussen is himself... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview