The Geographical Position of the North Water
The name North Water was coined by 19th century whalers, who knew it only in the spring. The Eskimos of the Thule and Etah districts have known it as a winter phenomenon restricting sledge travel but offering good hunting conditions. The mean conditions for Mar-June can now be figured from air obser...
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The Arctic Institute of North America
1969
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Online Access: | https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/66286 |