The Canadian Inuit Dog: Icon of Canada's North: Inuit Culture, Arctic Survival, and the Story of a Legendary Sled Dog
Language: English
Published by Revodana Publishing, 2018
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- Title
- The Canadian Inuit Dog: Icon of Canada's North: Inuit Culture, Arctic Survival, and the Story of a Legendary Sled Dog
- Author
- Han, Kim
- Publisher
- Revodana Publishing
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1943824428
- ISBN 13
- 9781943824427
- Item weight
- 0.9 pounds
For thousands of years, the Canadian Inuit Dog stood beside the Inuit people as a trusted companion, protector, hunter, and lifeline in the unforgiving Arctic wilderness.
In The Canadian Inuit Dog: Icon of Canada's North, author Kim Han delivers a deeply researched and emotionally compelling exploration of one of the world's oldest and most resilient Arctic dog breeds.
More than just a history of a remarkable sled dog, this book uncovers the extraordinary bond between the Inuit people and the qimmiq, a powerful working dog that helped generations survive the harsh realities of the North.
Through captivating stories, historical research, Indigenous traditions, genetics, Arctic exploration, and personal experiences, readers are taken on a fascinating journey across Canada's frozen landscapes and into the heart of Inuit culture.
Inside this book, readers will discover:
- The ancient origins of the Canadian Inuit Dog - The connection between wolves and Arctic sled dogs - Inuit traditions, survival, and dogsled culture - The role of qimmiq in Arctic exploration and hunting - The modern threats facing this rare indigenous breed - Personal stories of loyalty, endurance, and survival in the Arctic
Perfect for readers interested in:
- Arctic history and polar exploration
- Inuit and Indigenous culture
- Sled dogs and working dog breeds
- Canadian history and northern life
- Dog domestication and animal history
- Survival stories and Arctic heritage
Richly detailed and passionately written, this book is both a tribute to the Canadian Inuit Dog and a powerful preservation of an important part of Arctic heritage.
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