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100	1		_aDriggs, John B. _q(John Beach), _d1852-1914
245	1	0	_aShort Sketches from Oldest America
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-01-21
508			_aProduced 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.)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEskimos -- Alaska
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24391
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