My Arctic journal: a year among ice-fields and Eskimos by Josephine Diebitsch Peary

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Author Peary, Josephine Diebitsch, 1863-1955
Contributor Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920
Title My Arctic journal: a year among ice-fields and Eskimos
Note Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "My Arctic Journal: A Year Among Ice-Fields and Eskimos" by Josephine Diebitsch Peary is a travel memoir written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences alongside her husband, Robert E. Peary, during their expedition in the Arctic regions of Greenland, where they lived for a year among isolated Eskimo communities. Josephine provides insights into the harsh realities of Arctic life, including survival in extreme conditions and interactions with the local Eskimo tribes. The opening of the memoir sets the scene for an exciting and challenging journey that began with the expedition's departure from New York in June 1891. Josephine describes the beauty and dangers of the expedition, including navigating through ice-filled waters and making landfall in Greenland. As they arrive at McCormick Bay, readers learn about the small Eskimo tribe they encounter, whose way of life is entirely foreign to them. Josephine shares her admiration for the resilience of the Eskimo people and the adversity they face, alongside her own struggles of adapting to the unique, frigid environment while completing daily tasks and exploring the breathtaking landscapes. The beginning suggests a blend of adventure, cultural observation, and personal growth, making it an intriguing read for those interested in exploration narratives and cross-cultural experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Arctic regions
Subject Greenland -- Description and travel
Subject Peary, Josephine Diebitsch, 1863-1955 -- Diaries
Subject Peary, Josephine Diebitsch, 1863-1955 -- Travel -- Greenland
Subject Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920 -- Travel -- Greenland
Subject North Greenland Expedition (1891-1892)
Subject Women explorers -- Greenland
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EBook-No. 64549
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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