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Sacred Hunt: A Portrait of the Relationship Between Seals and Inuit

hardcover – January 1, 2001
by Pelly, David F.
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ISBN-13: 9780295981642 ISBN-10: 0295981644
Publisher
University of Washington Press
Binding
hardcover
Published
January 1, 2001
Weight
1.0 lbs
Dimensions
21.00×2.50×17.10 cm

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Sacred Hunt: A Portrait of the Relationship Between Seals and Inuit by Pelly, David F.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780295981642.

Drawing upon six years of field research, including many conversations with Inuit people, independent scholar Pelly presents a history of seal hunting in the Arctic. Particular attention is paid to the spiritual dimensions of the relationship between the seals and the people. The text is richly illustrated with photographs (in b&w and color) as well as traditional artistic representations of Inuit people and seals. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)