Mystery islands : discovering the ancient Pacific
Description: "There are more than 20,000 islands in the Pacific, fewer than half of them are inhabited. Some are too small or too barren to sustain human life, others are subject to the vagaries of the tides or without fresh water. But many uninhabited Pacific islands have supported life, and been home to Pacific island cultures and societies only to disappear seemingly in an instant - the so-called mystery islands. This personal odyssey across a vast ocean and through time, explores new theories and discoveries surrounding life throughout the Pacific. From celestial navigation and the sweep of the ocean currents, the hardships of survival and settlement, to the rich tapestry of Pacific Island customs and traditions, this book shows how new archaeological findings have changed our entire picture of when and how the Pacific islands were first discovered and settled, beginning over 3,000 years ago."--Cover.
Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: "There are more than 20,000 islands in the Pacific, fewer than half of them are inhabited. Some are too small or too barren to sustain human life, others are subject to the…