Ultima Thule: Explorers and Natives in the Polar North

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Exploring the polar north, the narrative juxtaposes European and American explorers' logs with Inuit testimonies, revealing a clash of cultures driven by conquest and a belief in superiority. The book highlights the dire circumstances faced by the Inuit and their environment, emphasizing the threats to their existence. However, Jean Malaurie offers a glimmer of hope amidst the bleak outlook, suggesting that not all is lost for the indigenous peoples and their landscape.