Nick Jans leads us into his "found" home―the Eskimo village of Ambler, Alaska, and the vast wilderness around it. In his powerful essays, the rhythms of daily arctic life blend with high adventure―camping among the wolves, traveling with Inupiat hunters, witnessing the Kobuk River at spring breakup. The poignancy of a village funeral comes to life, hordes of mosquitoes whine against a tent, a grizzly stands etched against the snow―just a sampling of the images and events rendered in Jans' transparent, visual prose. Moments of humor are offset by haunting insights, and by thoughtful reflections on contemporary Inupiaq culture, making A Place Beyond a book to read and enjoy.
A Place Beyond: Finding Home in Arctic Alaska
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Author: Jans, Nick
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780882408071
Details:
Author: Jans, Nick
Brand: Alaska Northwest Books
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 192
Release Date: 01-05-2009
Part Number: 1, black & white illustrations
Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780882408071
