1875 Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo With a Sketch of Their Habits, Religion, Language, and Other Peculiarities

Description

First Edition, Folding Plates, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

The first English edition of this work.

A study on the oral traditions of the Eskimo, looking into their myths and legends passed down through generations. With a look into their habits, language, and religion.

Illustrated with a folding plate to the frontispiece, one folding plate, four further plates, and in-text illustrations.

Written and translated into English by Hinrich Johannes Rink.

Edited by Robert Brown. 

From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back, with his bookplate to the front pastedown. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years. He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations. His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration.

Collated, complete, with the errata leaf.