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LoC No.: 05028003

Title: Short Sketches from Oldest America

Note: Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Short Sketches from Oldest America" by John B. Driggs is a collection of historical accounts and cultural observations written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the author's experiences and interactions with the native Inupash people of Alaska, revealing their traditions, legends, and daily life. Driggs aims to document the rich stories of this isolated tribe, sharing their insights into origins, beliefs, and connections to the land. At the start of the book, the author provides a vivid description of his arrival at Point Hope, Alaska, and the challenges he faced in establishing communication with the local villagers. Highlighting his role as both a medical professional and teacher, he details his efforts to learn the Inupash language and gain the trust of the native population. Through his interactions, he collects and recounts fascinating tales passed down through generations, reflecting the cultural depth of the Inupash tribe. Each story offers a glimpse into their values, beliefs, and their profound connection to the harsh yet beautiful landscape they inhabit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Driggs, John B. (John Beach), 1854-

EBook No.: 24391

Published: Jan 21, 2008

Downloads: 171

Language: English

Subject: Eskimos -- Alaska

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 05028003

Title: Short Sketches from Oldest America

Note: Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "Short Sketches from Oldest America" by John B. Driggs is a collection of historical accounts and cultural observations written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the author's experiences and interactions with the native Inupash people of Alaska, revealing their traditions, legends, and daily life. Driggs aims to document the rich stories of this isolated tribe, sharing their insights into origins, beliefs, and connections to the land. At the start of the book, the author provides a vivid description of his arrival at Point Hope, Alaska, and the challenges he faced in establishing communication with the local villagers. Highlighting his role as both a medical professional and teacher, he details his efforts to learn the Inupash language and gain the trust of the native population. Through his interactions, he collects and recounts fascinating tales passed down through generations, reflecting the cultural depth of the Inupash tribe. Each story offers a glimpse into their values, beliefs, and their profound connection to the harsh yet beautiful landscape they inhabit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Driggs, John B. (John Beach), 1854-

EBook No.: 24391

Published: Jan 21, 2008

Downloads: 171

Language: English

Subject: Eskimos -- Alaska

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.