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Ethnological Results of the Point Barrow Expedition

Ethnological Results of the Point Barrow Expedition

Murdoch, John

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AnthropologyIndigenous StudiesRegional: West

ISBN10: 1023359499
ISBN13: 9781023359498
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 584
Weight: 1.78
Height: 1.18 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Ethnological Results of the Point Barrow Expedition by John Murdoch offers a detailed look into the lives and culture of the Eskimo (Inuit) people of Point Barrow, Alaska, during the late 19th century. This meticulously researched report, originally part of the Ninth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology, provides invaluable insights into a society little understood by the wider world at the time.

Murdoch's work stands as a significant contribution to cultural anthropology, documenting the traditions, customs, and daily existence of the Point Barrow Eskimos. Explore detailed observations on their social structures, hunting practices, craftsmanship, and spiritual beliefs. This study, essential for anyone interested in the indigenous cultures of Alaska or the history of ethnological research, presents a fascinating portrait of a people adapted to a challenging Arctic environment. A cornerstone of indigenous studies and a crucial historical record of Alaskan life.

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