This book is a treatise on the 18th-century navigation methods used by Pacific Islanders. It makes accessible the knowledge and expertise of the master navigators of the Pacific. The author describes how knowledge of the sea, wind, stars, and birds guided Polynesian voyagers on journeys spanning thousands of kilometres. This book is a must-have for seafarers, astronomers, and anyone intrigued by the art and science of ancient navigation and the rich heritage of the Pacific Islands.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a treatise on the 18th-century navigation methods used by Pacific Islanders. It makes accessible the knowledge and expertise of the master navigators of the Pacific. The author describes how knowledge of the sea, wind, stars, and birds guided Polynesian voyagers on journeys spanning thousands of kilometres. This book is a must-have for seafarers, astronomers, and anyone intrigued by the art and science of ancient navigation and the rich heritage of the Pacific Islands. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282014926_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282014926
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