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100 1 _aBrewster, Benjamin,
_d1907-1995
245 1 4 _aThe First Book of Eskimos
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-09-17
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing, Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The First Book of Eskimos" by Benjamin Brewster is a children's educational book likely written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive introduction to the Eskimo culture, lifestyle, and innovations, aiming to educate young readers about this unique group of people who inhabit the Arctic regions. The narrative blends factual information about the Eskimos with engaging illustrations, creating an accessible learning experience. The book follows the daily life of an Eskimo boy named Papik and his sister Milak, illustrating how they adapt to their environment through traditional customs and practices, such as hunting, food preparation, and building igloos. Readers are introduced to the ways Eskimos use every part of the animals they hunt, their social structure, and the seasonal cycles of their lives, highlighting their resourcefulness and resilience. As the story progresses, it also touches on the impact of colonization and the introduction of modern tools while emphasizing the Eskimos' ongoing connection to their heritage. Overall, the book paints a vivid picture of Eskimo life, celebrating their culture while educating children about a world that may be vastly different from their own. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEskimos -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aKoering, Ursula
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49991
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