1978 Van Nostrand Reinhold oversize softcover, 1-5 number line. ISBN: 0442298137 The first book for the genral reader....introduction to the prhistoric ancetors of the Inuit, the native inhabitants of the Arctic.Illustrations of of ancient tools. weapons and bones...(with) ColorfulInuit myths and...descriptionsof the origins of ...the snowhouse and dogsled, .Back book blurb.
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Seller: Regent College Bookstore, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Moderate wear to cover and edges, text block clear and binding good. WR. Seller Inventory # ABE-1768527851139
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Seller: Pistil Books Online, IOBA, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. 128 pages. Seller Inventory # 146664
Seller: Independent Books, Long Beach, WA, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good (-). First Edition. Square orientation. The myth and magic of the Inuit. From the collection of Wayne Prescott Suttles, renowned anthropologist, scholar, and linguist regarding many Pacific cultures, and especially the U.S. Pacific Northwest Coast Salish people. His stamp to the half title. Condition notes: (viii), 128 numbered pp; TPB. Pages: clean, bright, tight. Cover: glossy blue wraps, color photo front, white titles front/spine; modest edge/shelfwear, crease at front joint, a few impressions to front cover. Seller Inventory # 036557
Seller: Riverwash Books (IOBA), Prescott, ON, Canada
Softcover. Condition: Very Good-. 128 pp. Illus. Index. Edgewear, corners rubed. Prev owner's name on the inside of the front cover. Provides a general overview of the prehistoric ancestors of the native inhabitants of the Arctic. ; Square 8vo 8" to 9" tall. Seller Inventory # HIS3132
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Seller: Werdz Quality Used Books, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; some wear to edges; price sticker removal damage to upper inside corner of front cover; otherwise minimal wear; This is the first book for the general reader on the fascinating field of archaeology in the Arctic. It provides an intriguing introduction to the prehistoric ancestors of the Inuit. The author describes and illustrates how the archaeological reconstructs the way of life of prehistoric societies from ancient tools, weapons and bones. Colourful Inuit myths and interesting descriptions of the origins of such unique Arctic inventions as the snowhouse and dogsled are also included. - from the cover. This book was written in 1979 and expresses the thoughts of the time. Seller Inventory # 008587
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Seller: Gareth Roberts, Rhydcymerau, Llandeilo, CARMS, United Kingdom
Condition: Fair. Ex library paperback, usual stamps/markings. Published in 1978 by Van Norstrand Reinhold, Toronto. 8 colour plates & 21 black and white plates, 7 maps & 3 diagrams all intact. Some creasing/wear to covers otherwise a clean, sound copy. Ready for immdeiate despatch from UK. 36D*. Seller Inventory # FBA-13108
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