Eskimo Life
Eskimo Life is Fridtjof Nansen's study of the Inuit of western Greenland, among whom he spent the winter of 1888 to 1889 after leading the first crossing of the Greenland ice cap. Translated by William Archer from a text Nansen revised for English readers, it describes the kayak and the seal hunt, the winter houses and summer tents, clothing, food, family life, customs of hospitality and sharing, and traditional beliefs. Nansen admired the skill and good humor of the people he lived with, and the closing chapters criticize the effects of European trade, colonial rule and missionary teaching on their way of life. The book is part ethnography and part personal testimony. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Eskimo Life
Eskimo Life by Fridtjof Nansen can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Eskimo Life online?
Yes. Eskimo Life opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Eskimo Life free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Eskimo Life is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Eskimo Life in the public domain?
Yes. Eskimo Life by Fridtjof Nansen is a public-domain work, here in the translation by William Archer. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Eskimo Life?
About 6 h 28 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Eskimo Life?
Eskimo Life by Fridtjof Nansen is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
