9782857001355: The Marquesas

Synopsis

1982, Les Editions du Pacifique, Papeete, Tahiti. Printed in Japan. Hardcover title, 112 pages. A dazzling, most attractive title, another glorious entry in the publisher's Islands series. Terrific full-color photos throughout by Greg Dening. The author was born in Silesia. Eventually he settled in Bora Bora, where he established an adventure tour company. The Marquesas is an island chain east of Tahiti. This is an isolated area, with dark cliffs that fall sharply into the sea. Marvelous green, handsome landscapes, with a hearty native civilization. A beautifully printed book; lovely color artwork throughout.

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