| Author |
Wade, Mary Hazelton Blanchard, 1860-1936 |
| Illustrator |
Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse), 1857-1931 |
| Title |
Our Little Eskimo Cousin
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Emmy, Beth Baran and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Our Little Eskimo Cousin" by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade is a children's book that likely belongs to the early 20th century. This engaging narrative is part of a series that introduces readers to the lives of children from various cultures around the world. The story centers around a young Inuit boy named Etu, offering a glimpse into his everyday life, customs, and the challenges faced by his community in the Arctic. The opening of the book presents Etu in his first moments of life, joyfully nestled on his mother's back while she traverses the snowy landscape of Alaska. Immersed in rich descriptions of their environment, readers learn about the unique housing, clothing, and feeding practices of the Inuit people, as well as the love and care Etu's mother provides. As he grows, we see his playful nature and experiences pivotal to his development, such as learning to manage his team of dogs or embarking on seasonal hunts. Through vivid storytelling, the initial chapters set the stage for a warm portrayal of resilience, family, and the beauty of life in one of the world's most extreme environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Family -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Eskimos -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
National characteristics -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Play -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Amusements -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Alaska -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
46484 |
| Release Date |
Aug 3, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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