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Across Arctic America: Narrative of the Fifth Thule Expedition

Across Arctic America: Narrative of the Fifth Thule Expedition

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ISBN10: 102525712X
ISBN13: 9781025257129
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 554
Weight: 2.09
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Across Arctic America is a seminal account of the Fifth Thule Expedition, led by the renowned explorer and ethnologist Knud Rasmussen. This gripping narrative chronicles an extraordinary journey across the vast expanses of the Arctic, stretching from Greenland to the Bering Strait. As the first person to traverse the Northwest Passage by dog sled, Rasmussen provides a firsthand look at the challenging landscapes and the resilient indigenous cultures that inhabit them.

The work is more than just a tale of physical endurance; it is a profound ethnographic study. Rasmussen, who was of both Danish and Inuit descent, offers deep insights into the traditions, folklore, and daily lives of various Inuit groups encountered during the expedition. By documenting the shared linguistic and cultural heritage of these northern peoples, Across Arctic America remains a cornerstone of Arctic literature and anthropological research.

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