
Feathered Gods and Fishooks: Introduction to Hawaiian Archaeology and Prehistory (Paperback)
Patrick Vinton Kirch (author)
£30.50
Paperback
360 Pages /
Published: 30/04/1997
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This text aims to combine all the evidence for Hawaiian prehistory into a coherent pattern. It presents a balanced cultural history of the Hawaiian group of islands, from the first Polynesian settlement to the time of European contact and is grounded in the archaeological evidence.
Publisher: University of Hawai'i Press
ISBN: 9780824819385
Number of pages: 360
Weight: 1015 g
Dimensions: 230 x 203 x 25 mm
Edition: New edition
MEDIA REVIEWS
Archaeology has assumed the role of combining all the evidence on Polynesian prehistory into a coherent pattern. Patrick Kirch has done this for Hawaii with distinction. His book is clearly written, carefully organized, abundantly illustrated, and handsomely produced volume.... A timely and much needed contribution.-- "Hawaiian Journal of History"
With the publishing of this well-written, profusely illustrated book, Kirch has made a valuable contribution to Hawaiian and Pacific archaeological studies.... A necessary book for all Pacific scholars.-- "Journal of Polynesian Studies"
With the publishing of this well-written, profusely illustrated book, Kirch has made a valuable contribution to Hawaiian and Pacific archaeological studies.... A necessary book for all Pacific scholars.-- "Journal of Polynesian Studies"
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