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BC Books Online was created for anyone interested in BC-published books, and with librarians especially in mind. We'd like to make it easy for library staff to learn about books from BC publishers - both new releases and backlist titles - so you can inform your patrons and keep your collections up to date.
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Description
Arctic researcher, author, and photographer Norman Hallendy’s journey to the far north began in 1958, when many Inuit, who traditionally lived on the land, were moving to permanent settlements created by the Canadian government. In this unique memoir, Hallendy writes of his adventures, experiences with strange Arctic phenomena, encounters with wildlife, and deep friendships with Inuit elders. Very few have worked so closely with the Inuit to document their traditions, and, in this book, Hallendy preserves their voices and paints an incomparable portrait of a vibrant culture in a remote landscape.
Contributor Notes
Norman Hallendy is an Arctic researcher and internationally recognized ethnographer, author, lecturer, and photographer. His previous books include Inuksuit: Silent Messengers of the Arctic and Tukiliit: The Stone People Who Live in the Wind.
William W. Fitzhugh is director of the Smithsonian’s Arctic Studies Center and is a Senior Scientist at the National Museum of Natural History.
Editorial Review
"Packed with stories, folklore and insights into a vanishing way of life." Melanie McGrath, author of The Long Exile: A Tale of Inuit Betrayal and Survival in the High Arctic
"With passion, conviction and humour, Hallendy offers us a window into a cultural realm that never ceases to astonish." Wade Davis
