The Land Of The North Wind : Kessinger Publishing : 9781165121076 : 1165121077 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Land of the North Wind: Or Travels Among The Laplanders and The Samoyedes is a travelogue written by Edward Rae and first published in 1875. The book is a fascinating account of Rae's journey through the Arctic regions of Lapland and Siberia, where he encountered the indigenous peoples known as the Laplanders and the Samoyedes. Rae provides a detailed description of the customs, traditions, and way of life of these nomadic tribes, as well as their language, clothing, and diet. He also describes the harsh living conditions in the Arctic, including the extreme cold, the scarcity of food, and the dangers posed by wild animals.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Rae's journey. He describes his encounters with the Laplanders and the Samoyedes, as well as his travels through the Arctic landscape, which included crossing frozen rivers and navigating