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Inuit elders who grew up in camps on the shores of Frobisher Bay can tell you what happened when Martin Frobisher arrived with his vessel in 1576: 'He fired two warning shots into the air. So right away there were some grievances.' Frobisher's shots were the opening salvos in the search for the Northwest Passage, a search that lasted for more than four hundred years and riveted the Western world, particularly in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. In Encounters on the Passage, present day Inuit tell the stories that have been passed down from their ancestors of the first encounters with European explorers.In many of these stories the old cosmogony is still in place, with shamans playing starring roles opposite 'the strangers intruding on the Inuit lands.' Dorothy Harley Eber presents stories told to her about the expeditions of Sir Edward Parry, Sir John Ross, Sir John Franklin, and the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, and sets them squarely in historical context. In the case of the disasterous Franklin expedition, new information opens up another fascinating chapter on the Franklin tragedy. Collected over twelve years on visits to communities in Nunavut, these remarkable stories of expeditionary forces and their dealings with native peoples will be new and exciting reading for those interested in the search for the Northwest Passage, the Franklin tragedy, and traditions of oral history.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Encounters on the Passage: Inuit Meet the Explorers'? A: The book primarily focuses on the stories told by Inuit elders about their first encounters with European explorers, specifically examining how these interactions shaped their communities and traditions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Encounters on the Passage: Inuit Meet the Explorers' is Dorothy Harley Eber.
- Q: When was 'Encounters on the Passage' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 196 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in the history of the Northwest Passage? A: Yes, this book provides insights into the historical context of the search for the Northwest Passage and includes stories related to notable expeditions.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Encounters on the Passage' is described as an illustrated edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Are there any specific explorers featured in the book? A: Yes, the book features stories about expeditions led by Sir Edward Parry, Sir John Ross, Sir John Franklin, and Roald Amundsen.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of oral history, cultural encounters, and the impact of European exploration on Inuit communities.