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Hero Tales Of The Far North (1920)

Hero Tales Of The Far North (1920)

Riis, Jacob August

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral United States History

ISBN10: 1166050793
ISBN13: 9781166050795
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hero Tales of the Far North is a collection of stories by Jacob August Riis, first published in 1920. The book features tales of bravery and adventure set in the Arctic regions of North America, focusing on the indigenous peoples who call these harsh landscapes home. Riis, a Danish-American journalist and social reformer, was deeply interested in the lives and cultures of Native Americans and Inuit peoples, and this book reflects his fascination with their traditions and heroism. The stories in Hero Tales of the Far North range from thrilling accounts of hunting and survival in the wilderness to poignant tales of love and loss. They offer a unique glimpse into a world that is often overlooked in mainstream literature, and celebrate the resilience and courage of the people who inhabit it. With vivid descriptions and a deep respect for his subjects, Riis brings the Far North to life in this captivating collection.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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