Paneak (1900-75) was a Nunamuit hunter, Panniaq, whose knowledge of Alaska and ability to speak and write English made him a unique source of information on the tribes and natural history of the area. The 27 essays cover the supernatural, the hunting trail, trade, war and hunger, and the last of the old days. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)