My Arctic journal: a year among ice-fields and Eskimos
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Authors:
- Peary, Josephine Diebitsch
1863 - 1955
- Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin)
1856 - 1920
About this book
In the late 19th century, the Arctic beckoned explorers with its uncharted territories and enigmatic cultures. "My Arctic Journal: A Year Among Ice-Fields and Eskimos" by Josephine Diebitsch Peary offers a vivid account of her life alongside her husband, Robert E. Peary, as they navigated the icy landscapes of Greenland. This travel memoir captures the stark beauty of the Arctic environment and the resilience of the Inuit communities they encountered. With keen observations and rich descriptions, Peary reveals the intricacies of daily life amid ice-fields, providing an authentic glimpse into a world shaped by both nature and culture. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this work is a testament to exploration and human connection in one of the planet's most extreme frontiers.
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