Eber is a Canadian author who has written several books about Inuit populations, and this volume addresses the insights and observations of these people during their first encounters with European explorers. Starting with Martin Frobisher's arrival in 1576, the author uses interviews with Inuit elders to provide the flip- side to Euro-centric historical accounts of Arctic exploration, showing the richness of the oral traditions and how they compare to the writings of Parry, Ross, Amundsen and Rasmussen. Students and historians of the Arctic region will appreciate the vivid selection of photographs, drawings and paintings that bring these stories to life. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)