About the Book

The discovery and settlement of the islands of the Pacific is the last and greatest story of human migration. 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. 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. 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.

Product Details

Media: Hardcover Book, 360 pages

Language: English

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Edition: Unknown

ISBN-10: 0824832132

Publication Date: Aug. 31st, 2007

ISBN-13: 9780824832131

Dimensions: 9.64 x 11.66 x 1.38 inches

Shipping Weight: 4.78 lbs

• Categories: Oceania History Emigration and Immigration