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Book Collection Lot of Two Titles of Easter Island History. Book (1) Easter Island, Southern Seas: a History of Discovery & Exploration. Book (2) Aku-Aku: The Secret of Easter Island. Extra charges for over-sea shipping due to the weight is over 500gram. See photos of the book in the advertisement. Below is a condition report Synopsis of the book Lot Collection. Book (1) Easter Island, Southern Seas: a History of Discovery & Exploration. Dust jacket very, has some wear on tops & bottom of the dust jacket. Book board is clean & unmarked all side of the book. Book block is clean on all side of the book. Spine intact. Text body clean & unmarked throughout the book. Over-all a great neat copy. Published in 1973. That title refers to Eastern Islands, Southern Seas: A History of Discovery and Exploration, a richly illustrated book first published in 1973 by Aldus Books. It was authored by William Napier, John Gilbert, and Julian Holland, and it explores the dramatic history of European exploration across the East Indies, Pacific Islands, and Australia. Here s what makes it stand out: Scope: Covers the age of exploration, focusing on maritime journeys to Asia and Oceania. Content: Includes chapters like Lands of Spice and Treasure, Charting the Vast Pacific, and Lands of the Southern Cross. Visuals: Features a wealth of color and black-and-white photographs, maps, and illustrations that bring the voyages to life. Style: Written in an engaging narrative that blends historical facts with the adventurous spirit of the explorers. Book (2) Aku-Aku: The Secret of Easter Island. Dust jacket very good, some marks on the rear. Book block clean, sun stain colour. Spine intact. Ex-owner inscribed note on the first fly leaf page. some foxing on the first fly page. Text Body clean throughout the book. Over-all a very good book for its age. Thor Heyerdahl, chronicling his expedition to Easter Island in the mid-1950s. It s part travelogue, part archaeological investigation, and part cultural study with a healthy dose of Heyerdahl s own theories and storytelling flair. Here s what makes it fascinating: Focus on the Moai Statues: Heyerdahl explored how the island s iconic stone statues were carved and transported. He proposed that they were moved upright by walking them swivelling them side to side a theory he tested himself. Controversial Theories: He suggested that Easter Island may have been settled not just by Polynesians, but also by people from South America, particularly Peru. This idea has since been largely refuted by modern DNA and archaeological evidence. Cultural Encounters: The book also captures Heyerdahl s interactions with the Rapa Nui people, their legends, and the spiritual concept of Aku-Aku, which he interpreted as a kind of guardian spirit. Over-all two great books and full of history and photographs. Remember extra charges for over-sea shipping due to the weight exceed 500grams. For more information you can contact me via email or phone. Film Adaptation: A documentary based on the book was released in 1960, further popularizing Easter Island s mysteries. Heyerdahl s storytelling is vivid and adventurous, though many of his conclusions are now considered speculative. Weight of book (1) 1.445. Book (2) 0.685kg.
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