Arctic Madness : The Anthropology of a Delusion

Arctic Madness The Anthropology of a Delusion

The French missionary-linguist Émile Petitot (1838-1916) spent twenty years near the Arctic Circle in Canada, publishing numerous works on First Nations languages and practices. Over time, however, he descended into delirium and began to summon imaginary persecutions, pen improbable interpretations...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Howard, Catherine V. translator (translator), Déléage, Pierre author (author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: [s.l.] : HAU Books 2020.
Edition:1st ed
Series:Anthropological Novellas Series
Subjects:
Petitot, Emile Fortuné Stanislas Joseph, > 1838-1917.
Anthropology
Northwest, Canadian > Biography.
Northwest, Canadian > Discovery and exploration.
Canada > Canadian Northwest.
Northwest Territories.
Social Science
General
Biography
Biographies.
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009430290206719
Table of Contents:
  • Persecution mania : a missionary among First Nations
  • Interpretation delusions : Israelites of the North Pole
  • Prophetic frenzy : anticipating the end times.

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