02904cam a22003853u 4500 64549 UtSlPG 20260610134504.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Peary, Josephine Diebitsch, 1863-1955 My Arctic journal: a year among ice-fields and Eskimos Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-02-14 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "My Arctic Journal: A Year Among Ice-Fields and Eskimos" by Josephine Diebitsch Peary is a travel memoir written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences alongside her husband, Robert E. Peary, during their expedition in the Arctic regions of Greenland, where they lived for a year among isolated Eskimo communities. Josephine provides insights into the harsh realities of Arctic life, including survival in extreme conditions and interactions with the local Eskimo tribes. The opening of the memoir sets the scene for an exciting and challenging journey that began with the expedition's departure from New York in June 1891. Josephine describes the beauty and dangers of the expedition, including navigating through ice-filled waters and making landfall in Greenland. As they arrive at McCormick Bay, readers learn about the small Eskimo tribe they encounter, whose way of life is entirely foreign to them. Josephine shares her admiration for the resilience of the Eskimo people and the adversity they face, alongside her own struggles of adapting to the unique, frigid environment while completing daily tasks and exploring the breathtaking landscapes. The beginning suggests a blend of adventure, cultural observation, and personal growth, making it an intriguing read for those interested in exploration narratives and cross-cultural experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Arctic regions Greenland -- Description and travel Peary, Josephine Diebitsch, 1863-1955 -- Diaries Peary, Josephine Diebitsch, 1863-1955 -- Travel -- Greenland Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920 -- Travel -- Greenland North Greenland Expedition (1891-1892) Women explorers -- Greenland Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64549 105372 105372