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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve ...

Excerpt from Hunting With the Eskimos: The Unique Record of a Sportsman's Year Among the Northernmost Tribe the Big Game Hunting, the Native Life, and Battle for Existence Through the Long Arctic NightMr. Whitney has given us a book that is worth while, and one that should take and hold a promi nent place in the literature of travel and adventure.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find...

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This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our cont...

Excerpt from Hunting With the Eskimos: The Unique Record of a Sportsman's Year Among the Northernmost Tribe the Big Game Hunting, the Native Life, and Battle for Existence Through the Long Arctic Night Mr. Whitney has given us a book that is worth while, and one that should take and hold a promi nent place in the literature of travel and adventure. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books...

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This book presents a remarkable and absorbing narrative of thrilling adventure and unusual experiences of the Arctic that was originally published in 1910. Its description of Arctic life and travel is distinctive and will be of value to those with and interest in such sports as fishing and hunting, and lovers of natural history. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increas...

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our cont...

This book presents a remarkable and absorbing narrative of thrilling adventure and unusual experiences of the Arctic that was originally published in 1910. Its description of Arctic life and travel is distinctive and will be of value to those with and interest in such sports as fishing and hunting, and lovers of natural history. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increas...

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The author has detailed his life with the Northern Barren Eskimo during one year in which his prime objective was to hunt the big game of the vast region. In order to accomplish this, he had to gain the faith and confidence of the natives. He lived amongst them for that year, sharing their joys, privations, hunger, storms and hunting experiences. This is a very good book, written about hunting as it was experienced in the land of ice in the ea...