Download or read book The Inuit Dog of the Polar North written by Geneviève Montcombroux and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Inuit of the Polar North is the third revised and expanded edition of The Canadian Inuit Dog: Canada's Heritage.There have been many technological developments that enabled scientists and researchers to pinpoint the origins of the Inuit dog. Advances in DNA analysis have definitely determined who's who in the dog world.Geneviève Montcombroux has gathered all available information and distilled it in the most readable manner in The Inuit Dog of the Polar North.With a forward by renowned explorer and dogsledding outfitter Paul Schurke, the book emphasizes the role of the Inuit dog in the life and survival of the inhabitants of the polar regions. It includes detailed chapters from the history of the Inuit dog, its development, character and use in expeditions to recipes for home prepared dog food. The work contains an extensive bibliography.It is still the only book devoted to this unique indigenous dog and forms a valuable resource for anyone who owns or simply loves this amazing dog, which faced extinction in the 1970s after surviving several millennia in one of the harshest climates on earth. Besides much additional material about the Inuit dog, the book also contain many hitherto unpublished photographs.
Download or read book The Canadian Inuit Dog written by Kim Han and published by . This book was released on 2018-11 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As ruggedly beautiful as the circumpolar north in which it evolved, the Canadian Inuit Dog has been a vital partner to the Arctic's indigenous people for millennia, helping them travel, navigate, hunt and survive in their frozen world. Deeply researched and passionately written, this deft and respectful exploration of this ancient landrace's history, genetics, form and function also chronicles the Inuit Dog's clashes with modernity, which threaten its existence more ominously than any Arctic blizzard.
Download or read book Across Arctic America written by Knud Rasmussen and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Narrative of the Fifth Thule expedition.
Download or read book The People of the Polar North written by Knud Rasmussen and published by London : K. Paul, Trench, Trübner. This book was released on 1908 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alone Across the Arctic written by Pam Flowers and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Pam spurned conventional rewards, entrusted her dream to eight powerful huskies, and set out alone to cross the Arctic. . . . a most extraordinary journey.” —Sir Ranulph Fiennes, renowned adventurer Eight sled dogs and one woman set out from Barrow, Alaska, to mush 2,500 miles. Alone Across the Artic chronicles this astounding expedition. For an entire year, Pam Flowers and her dogs made this epic journey across North America arctic coast. The first woman to make this trip solo, Pam endures and deals with intense blizzards, melting pack ice, and a polar bear. Yet in the midst of such danger, Pam also relishes the time alone with her beloved team. Their survival—-her survival—-hinges on that mutual trust and love.
Download or read book Helen Thayer s Arctic Adventure written by Sally Isaacs and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a trip with Helen and Charlie--to the North Pole. The adventures of Helen Thayer and her dog, Charlie, as they walk from Canada to the magnetic North Pole are exciting, perilous, and heartwarming. Perfect for the boy or girl who loves adventure and exploration.
Download or read book The Inuit Dog written by Ian Kenneth MacRury and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The provenance of the Inuit dog is explored from known occurrences of faunal remains in paleoinuit archeological sites which support the presence of the breed in the Arctic to c.2000 BP. From a review of "hunter-gatherer" cultures worldwide and a knowledge of the essential role played by the Inuit dog in Inuit culture in the historic period it is postulated that the breed has been resident in the Arctic concurrent with all known human occupants. The relationship of the Inuit dog to the wolf is investigated through anatomical comparisons, behavioural considerations and Inuit dog-keeping practices. A conclusion asserts that there is no firm evidence to support the common contention of regular breeding between the two species and much information suggests that the Inuit dog is no more closely related to the wolf than any other breed of dog. The Inuit dog displays special characteristics as a consequence of living in a polar environment. The breed's pelage, behaviour, size, nutrition and health issues are each reviewed to reveal their contribution to the unique adaptation which has allowed this animal to thrive in its natural habitat. The history of the Inuit dog in terms of its contribution to Inuit culture and to geographic and scientific exploration in the polar regions is traced. The declining use of dogs in polar transport has led to the substantial reduction of Inuit dog populations throughout its arctic habitat"--Page ii.
Download or read book Northern Inuit Dog Training Guide Northern Inuit Dog Training Book Features Northern Inuit Dog Housetraining Obedience Training Agility Training Behavioral Training Tricks and More written by Matt Stewart and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-13 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Training Guide is amongst one of the most resourceful and informative out there. Packed full of reliable and tested information - written by a highly experienced Trainer. Easy to read, and in-depth in its nature - you will thoroughly enjoy your journey through it, all while expanding your knowledge. It contains a wealth of interesting facts and reliable information, along with detailed advice for owners. This is one book that is certainly a must-have addition to your collection.
Download or read book Kamik written by Donald Uluadluak and published by Kamik. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jake finally gets a puppy to train as a sled dog, but soon learns just how much work it will take.
Download or read book To the End of the Earth written by Tom Avery and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A polar explorer describes his efforts to recreate Robert Peary's 1909 dogsled journey to the North Pole, describing the hardships and dangers he and his team faced and comparing their modern journey to Peary's trip one hundred years ago.
Download or read book Polaris the Story of an Eskimo Dog written by Ernest Harold Baynes and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Account of the life of an Eskimo dog which was a pup from two of the dogs in the team which hauled Peary's sled to the pole. Suitable grades 6 and up.
Download or read book Northern Inuit Dog written by Chad Bruno and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Northern Inuit Dog is a type of canine that looks very similar to a wolf. They are a hybrid of the Siberian Husky, the Alaskan Malamute, and the German Shepherd that was created in the 1980s in the United Kingdom. The plan was to develop a domestic dog that looked like a wolf but had a more manageable and trainable personality, making it ideal for homes with children. With their thick double coats, erect ears, and bushy tails, Northern Inuit Dogs are often likened to wolves. They make excellent companion animals because of their pleasant demeanor, loyalty, and social nature. Notable kennel clubs, such as the American Kennel Club (AKC) and The Kennel Club (UK), do not recognize the Northern Inuit Dog as a breed. It remains a relatively rare and unofficial breed. Because they were used to portray the direwolves of House Stark, these dogs are sometimes linked to the "Game of Thrones" TV series. Their popularity was boosted by their striking appearance and the show's association with it, but prospective owners should proceed with caution before committing to one. Their large size and high energy output may not be suitable for all households. Before adopting a dog of this breed, it is important to study up on what the breed requires and how it behaves.
Download or read book Polar Dream written by Helen Thayer and published by London : Little, Brown and Company. This book was released on 1993 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1988, in a gruelling and dangerous adventure, 50-year-old Helen Thayer became the first woman to ski solo to the magnetic North Pole. She trekked 345 miles, pulling a 160-pound sledge and with a husky, Charlie, as her only companion. This is her story.
Download or read book POLAR ESKIMO written by ALEX. HIBBERT and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Negro Explorer at the North Pole written by Matthew A. Henson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-10-12 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Negro Explorer At The North Pole. A Negro Explorer At The North Pole [1912]. By Matthew A. Henson.Introduction by Booker T. Washington. Forward presented by Robert E. Peary."In short, Matthew Henson, next to Commander Peary, held and still holds the place of honor in the history of the expedition that finally located the position of the Pole, because he was the best man for the place. During twenty-three years of faithful service, he had made himself indispensable. From the position of a servant, he rose to that of companion and assistant in one of the most dangerous and difficult tasks that was ever undertaken by men. In extremity, when both the danger and the difficulty were greatest, the Commander wanted by his side the man upon whose skill and loyalty he could put the most absolute dependence and when that man turned out to be black instead of white. The Commander was not only willing to accept the service, but was at the same time generous enough to acknowledge it.
Download or read book North to the Pole written by Will Steger and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A first-person account of the 1986 dog-sled expedition to the North Pole, the first to reach the North Pole without resupply since Robert E. Peary in 1909. A new afterword brings readers up to date on team members' lives"--
Download or read book The Arctic the Inuit and the Polar Bear written by Dave Hill and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Arctic,The Inuit and the Polar Bear,is a account of the most unexpected and incredible experience that I had ever had,living with three Inuits well within the Arctic circle.I became part of their extended family and for three weeks I worked,slept and ate with them,eating Inuit food,which is high in protein and fat and low in carbohydrates.I had to adapt to their diet,culture and to twenty four hours of daylight.this was very hard to do as there is no dawn or dusk to indicate the start and finish of each day. None of this was planned,it seemed like fate that I was destined to go,and celebrate my sixtieth birthday in a remote part of the world and if I had learned about it earlier in Life I would have jumped in with both feet at such an opportunity. I learned first hand of how they cope with a complete change in their lifestyle from being a nomadic race to learning to live in the twenty first century by white man's rules.In days gone by they were completely self sufficient but now they have to buy products from the 'south' such as clothes,snowmobiles and white man's food which has not done them any favours and has introduced obesity among other illnesses.They now have to earn money to pay their way in our world,and in their environment it is very difficult to do. The hunt was very difficult and all of us were working over eighteen hours each day and only sleeping when we were exhausted.At first it was difficult to realise that the temperatures were down to minus forty as the sky was blue and the sunshine made it appear warm but if you removed your gloves you could get frostbite within minutes. After a two day journey on snowmobiles pulling our sledges from Arctic Bay to the hunting grounds,we made base camp and from then on we reverted to using the dog sleighs,this was truly unbelievable and was exciting to say the least,it was remarkable how these dogs performed,they did all that their master asked of them and even more.How the could work as hard as they did on the minimum of food astounded me,any other dog would have died. For the first time in my life I was living with true hunters,these guy do it not for sport but for pure necessity,they needed food to survive.They were true masters of their art.At the start of our hunting day we released the dogs from their chains and harnessed them to their sledge in readiness to start our daily routine,which often lasted eighteen hours before we returned to camp and tied the dogs to their chains,where they stayed until the next day. To be free in such a pristine and frozen wilderness and be as one with nature is something that I would love to repeat,it was a remarkable twenty one days,we started from Arctic Bay as three Induits with their client,after two days I was part of the team and returned as close friends,I was now part of their family and will remain so for ever,I can't wait to go back in the summer and learn about how they survive and prepare for the winter to come.
