Ultima Thule, Explorers and Natives in the Polar North

Ultima Thule, Explorers and Natives in the Polar North
Jean Malaurie
EXPLORATION •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 399 PAGES

In this oversize, handsomely illustrated history of European exploration of Greenland and the Arctic, Malaurie draws together explorers' logs, Inuit accounts, photographs, engravings, and period drawings. Covering the years from 1818 to 2000, Malaurie portrays the people, traditions and life of the Men of the North in detail. Paying close attention to the impact on the local cultures, Malaurie also includes Inuit witnesses and commentary. The collection of archival photographs showcased in the book is extraordinary. With a final chapter on Thule 2000.  (ARC123, $75.00)





 
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