Vaka Moana, Voyages of the Ancestors: The Discovery and Settlement of the Pacific
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (768 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0824832132 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 360 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Howe is professor of history at Massey University, Auckland. R. K.
. Howe is professor of history at Massey University, Auckland. About the AuthorK. R
Thousands of years before any other peoples left the sight of land, they were venturing across unknown seas to settle far-flung islands.This richly illustrated account of Pacific voyaging, past and present, examines the very latest findings from world authorities. Howe, Geoffrey Irwin, Sam Low, Roger Neich, Anne Salmond, Rawiri Taonui.For sale only in the U.S., its dependencies, Canada, and MexicoRequires additional postage. The daring explorers who crossed the vast ocean that covers a third of the earth's surface were the world's first deepsea sailors and navigators. R. The discovery and settlement of the islands of the Pacific is the last and greatest story of human migration. These fascinating insights are interwoven with superb photographs, artifacts, maps, and diagrams, which together tell a story that is a testament to the ingenuity and bravery of humankind.400 color & b/w illus.Contributors: Ben Finney, K
inquirer said excellent overall survey of the topic. to me this is the best overall summary book for south pacific navigation and nautical heritage,but for those who wish more info or greater or more focused details see my other reviews for similar books. read this book first and then move on to the othe. Treasure of information about the Pacific Brian Travel Amazing book packed with useful information about the settlement of the Pacific. Tons of maps and photos. A must for anyone researching this area.. Revealing the skills behind the last great human migration Sarah F. Smith Although I missed the exhibition in Sydney (Australia) this ample book satisfied more than enough. Beautiful diagrams and photographs illustrating the scholarly text contributed by international academics, but edited and created in New Zealand. Reviews