Sacred Hunt: A Portrait of the Relationship Between Seals and Inuit
David F. Pelly
ISBN 10: 0295981644 ISBN 13: 9780295981642
Published by Univ of Washington Pr, 2001
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Drawing upon six years of field research, including many conversations with Inuit people, independent scholar Pelly presents a history of seal hunting in the Arctic. Particular attention is paid to the spiritual dimensions of the relationship between the seals and the people. The text is richly illustrated with photographs (in b&w and color) as well as traditional artistic representations of Inuit people and seals. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
About the Author: David Pelly is a writer and researcher who has lived and traveled in the Arctic for over 20 years. He is the author of five previous books, including Thelon: a River Sanctuary and Inuit of the North. He lives in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.
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Title: Sacred Hunt: A Portrait of the Relationship ...
Publisher: Univ of Washington Pr
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
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