The First Book of Eskimos - Softcover

Benjamin Brewster

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9364547683 ISBN 13: 9789364547680

Verlag: Zinc Read, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

Written for children, the book is filled with simple descriptions of how Eskimos build their igloos, hunt for food, and adapt to the freezing conditions of the North. It also touches on their clothing, tools, and social structures, providing an educational overview of a fascinating and resilient people. The book contains illustrations and descriptions that aim to both educate and entertain young readers, helping them understand the unique challenges and lifestyles of people living in the Arctic. While Brewster’s work was a product of its time, reflecting the attitudes and knowledge of the early 20th century, it remains a window into early ethnographic efforts aimed at making distant cultures more accessible to children. Today, the book can be viewed as a piece of historical literature that helps trace the evolution of how we viewed indigenous cultures and how these portrayals have changed over time.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Zinc Read
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9364547683
• ISBN 13: 9789364547680
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 74
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar