The Prehistoric Exploration and Colonisation of the Pacific

By Geoffrey Irwin

Book Overview

The exploration and colonisation of the Pacific is a remarkable episode of human prehistory. Early sea-going explorers had no prior knowledge of Pacific geography, no documents to record their route,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521476518
• ISBN13: 9780521476515
• Release Date: June 1994
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

A fascinating piece of global history

The Polynesian colonization of the islands of the Pacific during the last millenia or two was the outcome of a long period of systematic exploration. Irwin has shown how this was possible, grounding his argument on a thorough knowledge of the geography and prevailing winds of the area. Both the story he tells and the way he gets his results are fascinating. The book is not difficult to read, but demands a willingness to follow detailed technical arguments.