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A review by mrfroggy
Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson
5.0
I loved all the different aspects if polynesian culture this touched on that really rounded out my understanding of the current research of their "origin", from conceptions of time, reality and myth, desire for movement, and inter-island navigation.
The book steadily unravels the history of european contact with polynesia and the cycles of rediscoveries made by european researchers and polynesian descendents over time.
I wouldve liked to hear more images and diagrams explained, especially when describing the bodily methods of navigation at sea, but overall this stayed compelling throughout, making good on the narrative of the "mystery"
The book steadily unravels the history of european contact with polynesia and the cycles of rediscoveries made by european researchers and polynesian descendents over time.
I wouldve liked to hear more images and diagrams explained, especially when describing the bodily methods of navigation at sea, but overall this stayed compelling throughout, making good on the narrative of the "mystery"