The Whale Hunters Of Tigara

By Froelich G. Rainey

Book Overview

The Whale Hunters Of Tigara is a non-fiction book written by Froelich G. Rainey. The book tells the story of the Inupiaq people, who are indigenous to the Arctic regions of Alaska, and their traditional whale hunting practices. The author, an anthropologist and explorer, spent several years living with the Inupiaq people and studying their way of life.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the Inupiaq whale hunting culture. The author describes the various types of whales hunted by the Inupiaq people, including the bowhead whale, which is the largest animal in the world.The book also examines the tools and techniques used by the Inupiaq people to hunt whales, such as the harpoon and the umiaq, a type of boat used for hunting. The author provides detailed descriptions of the hunting process, from the preparation of the hunters to the actual capture of the whale.In addition to describing the whale hunting practices of the Inupiaq people, the book also explores their culture and way of life. The author discusses their spiritual beliefs, their social structure, and their relationship with the natural world.Overall, The Whale Hunters Of Tigara is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into the traditional whale hunting practices of the Inupiaq people. It is a must-read for anyone interested in anthropology, indigenous cultures, or the natural world.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: 1163155497
• ISBN13: 9781163155493
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"