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LoC No.: 11026857
Title: Olof Krarer, the Esquimaux Lady: A Story of Her Native Home
Credits:
Produced by Andrew Chesley and 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: "Olof Krarer, the Esquimaux Lady: A Story of Her Native Home" by Albert S. Post, A. M. is an autobiographical account published in the late 19th century. This work recounts the life and experiences of Olof Krarer, an Eskimo woman from Greenland, as she reflects on her childhood, cultural practices, and the challenges faced by her family. Known for its rich depiction of the perils and customs of Eskimo life, the book serves as both a personal narrative and a cultural exposition. In this book, Olof Krarer shares her journey from her early life in Greenland, living in snow houses, to her eventual relocation to Iceland and then to Manitoba. Through her story, readers gain insights into the harsh realities of survival in the Arctic, the significance of hunting and communal living, and the societal customs around marriage. Highlighting her encounters with Icelandic fishermen and her adaptation to a new life, Krarer emphasizes the contrasts between her native upbringing and the cultures she later engages with. The narrative unfolds with a blend of personal anecdotes and broader reflections on identity, warmth, and resilience against the backdrop of a starkly beautiful yet unforgiving landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Krarer, Olof, 1858-1935
Editor: Post, Albert S.
EBook No.: 33703
Published: Sep 11, 2010
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Krarer, Olof, 1858-1935
Subject: Dwarfs -- United States -- Biography
Subject: Lecturers -- United States -- Biography
Subject: Icelanders -- United States -- Biography
Subject: Eskimos -- Biography
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 11026857
Title: Olof Krarer, the Esquimaux Lady: A Story of Her Native Home
Credits:
Produced by Andrew Chesley and 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: "Olof Krarer, the Esquimaux Lady: A Story of Her Native Home" by Albert S. Post, A. M. is an autobiographical account published in the late 19th century. This work recounts the life and experiences of Olof Krarer, an Eskimo woman from Greenland, as she reflects on her childhood, cultural practices, and the challenges faced by her family. Known for its rich depiction of the perils and customs of Eskimo life, the book serves as both a personal narrative and a cultural exposition. In this book, Olof Krarer shares her journey from her early life in Greenland, living in snow houses, to her eventual relocation to Iceland and then to Manitoba. Through her story, readers gain insights into the harsh realities of survival in the Arctic, the significance of hunting and communal living, and the societal customs around marriage. Highlighting her encounters with Icelandic fishermen and her adaptation to a new life, Krarer emphasizes the contrasts between her native upbringing and the cultures she later engages with. The narrative unfolds with a blend of personal anecdotes and broader reflections on identity, warmth, and resilience against the backdrop of a starkly beautiful yet unforgiving landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Krarer, Olof, 1858-1935
Editor: Post, Albert S.
EBook No.: 33703
Published: Sep 11, 2010
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Krarer, Olof, 1858-1935
Subject: Dwarfs -- United States -- Biography
Subject: Lecturers -- United States -- Biography
Subject: Icelanders -- United States -- Biography
Subject: Eskimos -- Biography
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.