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Whistle them down

Article Abstract:

The native Inupiaq tribe in Alaska believes the aurora borealis are spirits of the dead. Children often try to tempt the fate of the dead spirits by whistling at them. Scientific information about the aurora is given.

Author: Jans, Nick
Publisher: Alaska Publishing Properties Inc.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 2001
Native Americans, Native North Americans, Myths and legends, Auroras

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Just like weasel

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A personal account of an encounter with an Alaskan weasel and details of weasel behavior. Weasels are described as fierce, elusive and quick and particularly well suited to catching their favored prey of mice.

Author: Jans, Nick
Publisher: Alaska Publishing Properties Inc.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 2003
Personal narratives, Behavior, Weasels

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Getting it right

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The inspiration that a writer gets by looking at the snow covered mountain ranges and landscapes of Alaska is discussed.

Author: Jans, Nick
Publisher: Alaska Publishing Properties Inc.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 2005
Management dynamics, Management, Authors, Writers, Description and travel, Company business management

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