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Kenn Harper

    Kenn Harper è uno storico canadese il cui lavoro si addentra nel ricco arazzo della vita nell'alto Artico. I suoi scritti narrano in modo avvincente le esperienze, spesso tragiche, del popolo Inughuit e i loro incontri con il mondo esterno. Attraverso una ricerca meticolosa e una profonda comprensione della cultura Inuit, Harper offre ai lettori una prospettiva unica e acuta sulla storia umana dell'estremo nord.

    Die Seele meines Vaters
    Collected Writings on Arctic History - 2: In Those Days: Arctic Crime and Punishment
    In Those Days: Shamans, Spirits, and Faith in the Inuit North
    • Exploring the interplay between Inuit and Christian beliefs, this volume delves into their coexistence and conflicts during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It presents a rich tapestry of narratives that highlight the cultural and spiritual dynamics at play, revealing how these two distinct worldviews influenced each other amidst changing social landscapes.

      In Those Days: Shamans, Spirits, and Faith in the Inuit North
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    • Exploring the darker side of early Northern colonization, this volume delves into the lives of murderers, thieves, and fraudsters, alongside the stories of those wrongfully accused. It offers a gripping look at crime and justice during this tumultuous period, revealing the complexities of human behavior and societal norms in a developing frontier.

      Collected Writings on Arctic History - 2: In Those Days: Arctic Crime and Punishment
    • Die Seele meines Vaters

      • 415pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      Eine fesselnde Biografie des Eskimo-Jungen, der von dem Entdecker Robert Peary in die USA gebracht wurde, rekonstruiert die zwölf qualvollen Jahre, die der kleine Minik als Fremder in New York City verbrachte, eine Erfahrung, die mit der Entdeckung gipfelt, dass der Körper seines Vaters im Naturkundemuseum ausgestellt ist.

      Die Seele meines Vaters
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