Anatomy of Paradise; Hawaii and the Islands of the South Seas

Furnas, J C

Editore: William Sloane Associates, New York, 1948

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542 pages with Sources Consulted and Index in rear. Eight sections. Pages tight; slight yellowing; moderate page wear; no markings; Front and back inside covers contain map of world from America to China and Australia including the many Pacific islands including Hawaiia, Marshalls, Easter, Solomons, etc. Yellow-orange linen-like hard covers with black spine; gild lettering on spine Moderate shelf wear; few smudges on covers; page edges cut roughly. Based on the Institute of Pacific Relations founded in 1925 to facilitate the scientific study of the peopes of the Pacific area, this author expresses his opinions in this study for his book. Section headings include: The Ingredients (Misnamed and Misunderstood People); Land of Make believe Come True; The Interlopers; Their Gods are Dead; Old Legends Never Die; Borther's Keeper; The Men from Mars. Several pages of illustrations and photos in book. VERY RARE VINTAGE COPY. Codice articolo S44-B2667-6421

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Titolo: Anatomy of Paradise; Hawaii and the Islands ...

Casa editrice: William Sloane Associates, New York

Data di pubblicazione: 1948

Legatura: Hardcover

Condizione: Good

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