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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the first comprehensive study of the islands of the Pacific Ocean, their exploration, inhabitants, and natural environments. The author, a renowned geographer, draws on a wide range of sources, including the reports of early European explorers, scientific expeditions, and his own extensive travels, supplemented by detailed maps and illustrations. From the initial Spanish expeditions that stumbled upon the Marianas and the Philippines, through the great voyages of exploration by Roggeveen, Wallis, Bougainville, Captain Cook, and many others, the book charts the gradual discovery of the Polynesian, Micronesian, and Melanesian archipelagos, recounting the fascinating stories of exploration and colonization. The author also examines the different peoples of the Pacific islands, their origins, languages, and cultures, as well as the animals and plants found on the islands and their adaptations to the unique environments of these remote outposts. This meticulous and engaging work reveals the incredible diversity and beauty of the Pacific islands and their inhabitants, forming a foundational resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. 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 # 9780365621959_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780365621959
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780365621959
Quantity: 15 available