Majuro (Paperback)

Floyd K. Takeuchi

ISBN 10: 0615393888 / ISBN 13: 9780615393889

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2010

About this Item

Paperback. Seven essays and accompanying photographs about the Marshall Islands, one of the undiscovered destinations for travelers looking for unique experiences in the Pacific. The stories look at contemporary life in the Marshall Islands: handicraft arts and culture; the revival of a traditional canoe culture; the growing use of local foods on restaurant menus; some of the best deep-sea sport fishing anywhere; the strength of local churches; private and affordable "get away islands;" and portraits of islanders. The authors, both with deep experience in Oceania, share the unique charms and attractions of the little known Marshall Islands. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Majuro (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0615393888
• ISBN 13: 9780615393889
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Seven essays and accompanying photographs about the Marshall Islands, one of the undiscovered destinations for travelers looking for unique experiences in the Pacific. The stories look at contemporary life in the Marshall Islands: handicraft arts and culture; the revival of a traditional canoe culture; the growing use of local foods on restaurant menus; some of the best deep-sea sport fishing anywhere; the strength of local churches; private and affordable "get away islands;" and portraits of islanders. The authors, both with deep experience in Oceania, share the unique charms and attractions of the little known Marshall Islands.

About the Author

Floyd K. Takeuchi is a writer-photographer with over three decades of journalism experience in the Asia-Pacific region. He's traveled to most of the Pacific Islands, and has worked in much of Oceania. His career has also included work in Hawaii, Japan and Washington, D.C. He was born and raised in the Marshall Islands.