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Book Synopsis: A blend of Jared Diamond’s Guns, Germs, and Steel and Simon Winchester’s Pacific, a thrilling intellectual detective story that looks deep into the past to uncover who first settled the islands of the remote Pacific, where they came from, how they got there, and how we know. For more than a millennium, Polynesians have occupied the remotest islands in the Pacific Ocean, a vast triangle stretching from Hawaii to New Zealand to Easter Island. Until the arrival of European explorers they were the only people to have ever lived there. Both the most closely related and the most widely dispersed people in the world before the era of mass migration, Polynesians can trace their roots to a group of epic voyagers who ventured out into the unknown in one of the greatest adventures in human history. How did the earliest Polynesians find and colonize these far-flung islands? How did a people without writing or metal tools conquer the largest ocean in the world? This conundrum, which came to be known as the Problem of Polynesian Origins, emerged in the eighteenth century as one of the great geographical mysteries of mankind. For Christina Thompson, this mystery is personal: her Maori husband and their sons descend directly from these ancient navigators. In Sea People, Thompson explores the fascinating story of these ancestors, as well as those of the many sailors, linguists, archaeologists, folklorists, biologists, and geographers who have puzzled over this history for three hundred years. A masterful mix of history, geography, anthropology, and the science of navigation, Sea People combines the thrill of exploration with the drama of discovery in a vivid tour of one of the most captivating regions in the world. Sea People includes an 8-page photo insert, illustrations throughout, and 2 endpaper maps.
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Discover the fascinating history of the remote Pacific islands with Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia. This thrilling intellectual detective story, a blend of Jared Diamond’s Guns, Germs, and Steel and Simon Winchester’s Pacific, will take you on a captivating journey into the past. Uncover the secrets of who first settled these islands, where they came from, how they got there, and how we know. Be prepared for an exhilarating adventure as the pieces of this historical puzzle come together.
Unravel the enigma of the Polynesians, the most closely related and widely dispersed people in the world before mass migration. Join their epic voyagers as they venture out into the unknown, conquering the largest ocean in the world without the aid of writing or metal tools. The Problem of Polynesian Origins, one of the great geographical mysteries, has baffled experts for three centuries. But now, from the perspective of Christina Thompson, who shares a personal connection to these ancient navigators, you can explore their incredible story.
Embark on a vivid journey through history, geography, anthropology, and the science of navigation. Let Sea People immerse you in the thrill of exploration and the drama of discovery. As you dive into the captivating regions of the Pacific, you'll join sailors, linguists, archaeologists, folklorists, biologists, and geographers, all united in unraveling the mysteries of the past. With an 8-page photo insert, illustrations throughout, and 2 endpaper maps, this book offers a rich visual experience to complement its enthralling tale.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the untold stories of the Polynesians. Sea People is a must-read for history lovers, adventure enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to uncover the secrets of the past. Immerse yourself in this gripping narrative and be transported to a world of ancient navigators and their awe-inspiring accomplishments.
Grab your copy of Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia today and embark on an extraordinary voyage through time and culture.
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