The Desperate People — by Farley Mowat

ISBN / Code: 9781552637333

Condition: Lightly Used

Description

Discover a powerful account of survival, cultural change, and injustice in Canada's Arctic in The Desperate People by acclaimed Canadian author Farley Mowat.

This nonfiction work tells the story of the Ihalmiut, an Inuit people whose traditional way of life depended heavily on the caribou herds of the northern wilderness. Mowat describes how outside influence, changing conditions, and the disruption of traditional hunting practices contributed to hardship, hunger, and the decline of their communities.

Through vivid storytelling and observations of Arctic life, Mowat draws attention to the struggles faced by Indigenous people as they encountered the pressures of outside society. The book is both a historical account and a moving reflection on cultural survival, human dignity, and the consequences of colonial interference.

Why You'll Love This Book

• Explore an important chapter of Canadian and Arctic history.

• Learn about the Ihalmiut and their traditional relationship with the land.

• Discover the effects of colonial policies and outside interference on Indigenous communities.

• Read compelling nonfiction from one of Canada's best-known nature and history writers.

• A meaningful addition for readers interested in Indigenous history and northern Canada.

Book Details

• Author: Farley Mowat

• Audience: Adult / General Readers

• Genre: Nonfiction / Canadian History / Indigenous History / Arctic History / Social Issues

• Publisher: McClelland & Stewart

• Published: Edition to be confirmed

• Format: To be confirmed

• Pages: Edition-dependent; editions range from approximately 271 to 305 pages.

Condition Notes

Light shelf wear; intact binding; clean pages; no major tears, stains, or writing.