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This document presents an annotated English translation of Knud Leem’s 1767 ethnographic masterpiece, originally published in Danish/Norwegian and Latin. It details the language, customs, religion, clothing, housing, and social organization of the Sámi people in Finnmark, with extensive commentary on translation inaccuracies and textual interpretation. Leem’s account, informed by direct experience and fieldwork, portrays Sámi society with depth and empathy. It includes rich descriptions of siida structures, reindeer herd classifications, gendered labor roles, child-rearing practices, and spiritual beliefs, offering unparalleled insight into 18th-century Sámi life. The annotations critically assess the 1808 translator’s reliance on the Latin version, highlighting misinterpretations and efforts to restore fidelity to Leem’s original observations. Supplemented by illustrations and vocabulary, the translation affirms Leem’s role as a pivotal figure in Sámi linguistic and cultural preservation and reflects broader Enlightenment efforts to document Indigenous knowledge within European scientific discourse.

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Part III: An Account of the Laplanders of Finmark, Their Language, Manners, Religion by Knud Leems, Professor of the Laplandic

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  • Inger Marie G. Eira,
  • Anders Oskal,
  • Svein Disch Mathiesen,
  • Marina Tonkopeeva

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This document presents an annotated English translation of Knud Leem’s 1767 ethnographic masterpiece, originally published in Danish/Norwegian and Latin. It details the language, customs, religion, clothing, housing, and social organization of the Sámi people in Finnmark, with extensive commentary on translation inaccuracies and textual interpretation. Leem’s account, informed by direct experience and fieldwork, portrays Sámi society with depth and empathy. It includes rich descriptions of siida structures, reindeer herd classifications, gendered labor roles, child-rearing practices, and spiritual beliefs, offering unparalleled insight into 18th-century Sámi life. The annotations critically assess the 1808 translator’s reliance on the Latin version, highlighting misinterpretations and efforts to restore fidelity to Leem’s original observations. Supplemented by illustrations and vocabulary, the translation affirms Leem’s role as a pivotal figure in Sámi linguistic and cultural preservation and reflects broader Enlightenment efforts to document Indigenous knowledge within European scientific discourse.