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Arctic Dreams by Barry Lopez is a 1986 non-fiction book that intertwines the author’s four-year travel experiences in the Arctic with the region's geological, biological, and human history. Lopez documents his journeys, including hunts with Eskimos and scientific expeditions, while urging a deeper understanding of the Arctic's diverse ecosystem and advocating for emotional and imaginative engagement with the landscape. The book highlights the devastating impact of diseases brought by Europeans and Americans on the Arctic’s indigenous populations.