I Am Eskimo

""I Am Eskimo: Aknik My Name"" is a children's book written by Paul Green. The story follows a young Inuit girl named Aknik as she introduces herself and her culture to the reader. Through her eyes, we learn about the traditional lifestyle of the Inuit people, including their clothing, food, and customs. Aknik also shares her love for nature and the animals that live in her Arctic home. The book includes beautiful illustrations that depict the stunning landscapes of the Arctic and the unique clothing and tools used by the Inuit people. Overall, ""I Am Eskimo: Aknik My Name"" is a charming and educational book that celebrates the rich culture and traditions of the Inuit people.Introduction By Robert A. Henning. Paul Green (Aknik) Tells Of His Life Growing Up In An Eskimo Village In Alaska. Accompanying These Remembrances Are Line Drawings By Native Eskimo Artist George Akgupuk. The Author Describes Such Traditional Activities As Hunting, Whaling, And Making Igloos. Shares Anecdotes On Subjects As Varied As Eskimo Games, Kissing, And The Arctic. Written In Pidgin English, As Spoken By The Author, May Be Difficult To Read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.