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100 1 _aRiggs, Renée Coudert
245 1 0 _aAnimal Stories from Eskimo Land :
_bAdapted from the Original Eskimo Stories Collected by Dr. Daniel S. Neuman
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-04-20
505 0 _aForeword -- The journey to Eskimo Land -- Ivango or the lost sister -- The robin, the crow and the fox -- The proud mouse -- The crow and the daylight -- The orphan boy -- A race between a reindeer and a tom-cod -- Why they have summer on St. Lawrence Island -- The lost son -- The crow and the owl -- The running stick -- The treacherous crow and his cousin, the mink -- Good and bad weather -- How the white whales happened -- A giant and his drum -- Lovek and Seranak -- The caribou -- A fox story -- Mi-e-rak-puk.
508 _aE-text prepared by Roger Frank and Sue Clark from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Animal Stories from Eskimo Land" by Renée Coudert Riggs is a collection of children's tales adapted from original Eskimo stories written in the early 20th century. These enchanting stories explore the lives and traditions of the Inuit people, often featuring animals and highlighting various moral lessons. The collection offers a unique glimpse into the culture and values of the Eskimo community, often centered around themes of family, bravery, and respect for nature. At the start of the book, the father of two young children invites them to journey to Eskimo land through storytelling. He describes a gathering place called a kasga, where the Eskimos share stories, dance, and craft their tools. The narrative then transitions into the first tale about Ivango, a young man whose sister has been taken by a whale. The tale unfolds as Ivango embarks on a quest to rescue her, highlighting his bravery and determination. This introduction sets the stage for a rich tapestry of stories that intertwine adventure and moral instruction, making the collection suitable for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAnimals -- Folklore
653 _aEskimos -- Folklore
700 1 _aNeuman, Daniel Saheyause,
_d1869-
700 1 _aHood, George,
_d1869-1949
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61875
999 _c102699
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