Skinboats of Greenland |
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| Author:
| Petersen, H. C. |
| Series title: | Ships and Boats of the North Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-87-85180-08-7 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 1986 |
| Publisher: | Vikingeskibsmuseet
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $100.00 |
Book Description:
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This book documents the Innuit use of the kayak and umiak boats. The kayak was predominantly a hunting boat, used for long voyages, usually up rivers and streams. The umaik, by contrast, was for hunting and travelling, and was often taken whale-hunting off the north coast of Alaska.
This book documents the Innuit use of the kayak and umiak boats. The kayak was predominantly a hunting boat, used for long voyages, usually up rivers and streams. The umaik, by contrast, was for hunting and travelling, and was often taken whale-hunting off the north coast of Alaska.