At the End of the World

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Notes on a 1941 Murder Rampage in the Arctic and the Threat of Religious Extremism, Loss of Indigenous Culture, and Danger of Digital Life

By Lawrence Millman

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At the End of the World by Lawrence Millman tells the remarkable true story of a series of murders that took place in a remote Arctic region in 1941. The narrative explores the interplay between people, technology, and the disconnection from the natural world. It delves into the use of religion as a justification for violence across societies and the generational trauma that ensues. The book also shares ethnographic tales, myths, superstitions, and taboos from Inuit elders, offering insight into Arctic languages and beliefs.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in true crime, Arctic cultures, religion and spirituality, and ethnographic history. It will appeal to those seeking a deep, reflective exploration of cultural trauma and human connection to nature.

An exploration of indigenous trauma, climate change, and digital culture in the shadow of a series of Inuit murders in Canada in 1941

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At the End of the World was originally published by Thomas Dunne Books in 2016, with the hardcover edition selling 3,000 copies. This book presents the remarkable story of a series of murders that occurred in a remote corner of the Arctic in 1941.

The narrative delves into themes concerning people, technology, and the loss of connection to our natural world. It explores the use of religion as a justification for violence in various societies and examines the resulting generational trauma.

The book also provides insights into Arctic languages and beliefs, featuring ethnographic stories, tales, myths, superstitions, and taboos as recounted by Inuit elders.

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Praise for At the End of the World: Bustle calls it "a dark and twisted story of religion, violence, and lasting trauma" that is chilling. Explorers Journal describes it as "a plea for keeping the sanctity of the unique cultures and landscape of the Far North." Adventures NW praises it as "a poetic assertion of what it means to be human in the 21st century" and finds it a pleasure to read despite its dark themes. Booklist gives a starred review, calling it "a smart, emotional, and thought-provoking analysis of lingering trauma" and an investigative masterpiece. Kirkus highlights Millman's skill in drawing parallels to modern times about cultural infiltration dangers. Shelf Awareness notes it gives a fresh view on a bizarre series of cult murders.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781595349989

Publisher: Trinity University Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Trinity University Press,U.S.

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Foreword by Ryan Murdock

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 250g

Pages: 216

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Lawrence Millman Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Lawrence Millman

is a writer, Arctic explorer, and mycologist who has made more than forty expeditions to the Arctic and subarctic. He has taught at the University of Iceland, the University of New Hampshire, Tufts University, and the University of Minnesota. His eighteen books include The Last Speaker of Bear, Last Places, At the End of the World, Fungipedia, Our Like Will Not Be There Again, Hiking to Siberia, Northern Latitudes, and Goodbye, Ice. He has received a Guggenheim Award, a Fulbright Fellowship, and a Lowell Thomas Award. When not on the road or in the bush, he lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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