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That the islands Of the Pacific were not thrown up as they now stand, and are not now rising, is proved by the existence, round nearly all Of them, of coral reefs while in many cases the peak has disappeared altogether, leaving only an atoll, or a vast Circular reef of coral. Moreover, there are long lines of such reefs enclosing large areas Of shallow sea. The coral polyp cannot live below a very moderate depth of water, and builds with extreme slowness conclusively proving these islands to be the summits of large bodies of land, which have been Slowly sinking during a period of incalculable duration.
A few years ago the theory was generally accepted that the whole of Polynesia, the Malay Archipelago, and Madagascar, were populated by a Mongolian irruption from Asia, which passed from the Peninsula to Java before the Straits existed, and, finally becoming a maritime nation, Spread east and west over the entire Pacific and Indian Oceans. This theory was accepted in spite of the very obvious differences between the best type of Maori and the ordinary Malay; between the coast and the inland Malay; between the black Polynesian and the fair skinned Polynesian and the distinct Cleavage of languages. The presence of negroid or Negrito peoples was explained by an immigration from India, and perhaps from Africa also.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich tapestry of history, anthropology, and culture of the Dutch East Indies, exploring the archipelago's development from a lost Pacific continent to its present state as a diverse and resource-rich region. The author traces the arrival of various ethnic groups, from the indigenous Malays to the colonizing Dutch, and examines the profound influence of Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic traditions on the islands' civilization. The book sheds light on the complex political and economic landscape of the region, from the feudal empires of the past to the Dutch colonial era and Indonesia's emergence as an independent nation. Through vivid descriptions and engaging anecdotes, the author brings to life the customs and beliefs of the Javanese and other ethnic groups, highlighting the unique blend of tradition and modernity that characterizes the region today. 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. Codice articolo 9781331902751_0
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