Olof Krarer, the Esquimaux Lady: A Story of Her Native Home by Olof Krarer
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"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.)
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| Author | Krarer, Olof, 1858-1935 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Post, Albert S. |
| 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 www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Krarer, Olof, 1858-1935 |
| Subject | Dwarfs (Persons) -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Lecturers -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Icelanders -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Eskimos -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33703 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33703-6 |
| Release Date | Sep 11, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 314 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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