Excerpt from View of the Origin and Migrations of the Polynesian Nation: Demonstrating Their Ancient Discovery and Progressive Settlement of the Continent of America
The midst of a variety of uncongenial and harass ing employments, in a separate form. It would have given me much pleasure to have had it in my power to spend a few days in the library Of the British Museum, to collect facts and illustra tions bearing on the subject of investigation in the following pages, from works that are not elsewhere obtainable. But, unfortunately, the only time I have been able to devote to literary labour for several years past, has been the time.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of the Polynesian people, examining their origins and migrations throughout the vast Pacific Ocean. The author, drawing on linguistic and cultural evidence, argues that the Polynesian people originated in Asia, voyaging out of Southeast Asia thousands of years ago. The book sheds light on the remarkable seafaring skills of the Polynesians and the development of their distinctive languages and customs. Its insights reveal the rich cultural heritage of the Polynesian people and the fascinating journey that led to their settlement of the remote islands of the Pacific. 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 # 9780282567262_0
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