02204cam a22003133u 4500 24391 UtSlPG 20260610133547.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05028003 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Driggs, John B. (John Beach), 1852-1914 Short Sketches from Oldest America Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-01-21 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Short Sketches from Oldest America" by John B. Driggs is a collection of historical accounts and cultural observations written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the author's experiences and interactions with the native Inupash people of Alaska, revealing their traditions, legends, and daily life. Driggs aims to document the rich stories of this isolated tribe, sharing their insights into origins, beliefs, and connections to the land. At the start of the book, the author provides a vivid description of his arrival at Point Hope, Alaska, and the challenges he faced in establishing communication with the local villagers. Highlighting his role as both a medical professional and teacher, he details his efforts to learn the Inupash language and gain the trust of the native population. Through his interactions, he collects and recounts fascinating tales passed down through generations, reflecting the cultural depth of the Inupash tribe. Each story offers a glimpse into their values, beliefs, and their profound connection to the harsh yet beautiful landscape they inhabit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Eskimos -- Alaska https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24391 65392 65392