Among unknown Eskimo An account of twelve years intimate relations with the primitive Eskimo of ice-bound Baffin Land, with a description of their ways of living, hunting customs & beliefs

Spanning twelve years of close contact with the Inuit of Baffin Island, this vivid account invites listeners into a world of ice‑bound villages, seal‑hunting expeditions, and seasonal migrations. The author blends personal experience with careful ethnographic detail, describing everything from the construction of snow‑houses and igloos to the intricate rituals that mark birth, marriage, and the hunt. Richly illustrated throughout, the narrative brings the stark Arctic landscape and its resilient inhabitants to life, offering a rare glimpse of daily survival in one of the planet’s harshest environments.

The opening chapters set the scene with a recounting of early voyages to the Arctic, tracing the historic quest for a Northwest Passage and the gradual opening of these remote seas to trade and exploration. As the ship’s crew arrives, the narrative shifts to the first encounters with the Inuit, capturing their generosity, ingenuity, and the striking contrast between outsider curiosity and native expertise. Listeners will feel the crisp air, hear the crack of seal‑skin boats, and sense the deep respect that underpins the author’s relationship with the people he calls “the genial and brave Eskimos.