The Arctic Prairies (1943 Republication) [Hardcover] Ernest Thompson Seton

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Dust jacket included. Cover has normal wear. Pages are clean. Binding is secure.

This 1943 republication of Ernest Thompson Seton’s seminal work, “The Arctic Prairies,” offers a captivating window into the natural world of northern Canada at the turn of the 20th century. Seton, a pioneering naturalist and illustrator, embarked on a remarkable expedition across the Canadian Arctic in 1907, meticulously documenting the region’s flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures. Through vivid prose and exquisite illustrations, he brings to life the rugged beauty of the tundra, the behaviors of iconic species like caribou and muskoxen, and the traditional ways of life of the Inuit people. This volume stands as a testament to Seton’s profound appreciation for nature and his commitment to preserving its wonders through art and literature. For collectors and readers alike, it offers a rare glimpse into a rapidly changing landscape, captured with scientific rigor and artistic sensibility by one of the most influential naturalists of his time.