Children of the Arctic

Name: Children of the Arctic
Author: Josephine Diebitsch Peary

By Josephine Diebitsch Peary

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A young Arctic-born girl raised between her grandmother’s household and a temperate farm moves from playful childhood into responsibilities and sorrow when a newly arrived sister becomes ill and dies. Later she and her mother travel by sail-and-steam ship north to rejoin her father, encountering sea ice, coastal settlements, and Greenlandic ports. The narrative blends shipboard routine and travel detail with domestic scenes and vivid descriptions of northern landscapes and local Arctic communities, following the child’s curious observations, family bonds, and gradual coming-of-age amid unfamiliar cultures and environments.

About the Author

Josephine Diebitsch Peary

Josephine Diebitsch Peary was an American author and explorer, known for her vivid accounts of Arctic life and her experiences among the Inuit people. She is best remembered for her works such as "Children of the Arctic," which provides a unique perspective on the culture and environment of the region. Peary's writings, including "My Arctic Journal: A Year Among Ice-Fields and Eskimos" and "The Snow Baby: A True Story with True Pictures," reflect her adventurous spirit and dedication to documenting the challenges and beauty of life in extreme conditions. Her contributions to literature offer valuable insights into the Arctic and its inhabitants.