Sharp's 1956 book "Ancient Voyagers in the Pacific" introduced many new theories about inter-island navigation and migration in the Pacific in ancient times, before any Europeans vessels had ventured there. His ideas and findings were controversial. In 1963 he re-presented the book, amending the title to "Ancient Voyagers in Polynesia," in which he responded to critics and added new material accumulated in the interim. This copy a 1969 reprint of the 1963 edition. 159 pages including sources list, index, 8 b/w art/photo plates, 5 diagrams, e/paper maps, double page map. Dark blue hard covers with gilt spine titles VG+ with few tiny flecks, text block excellent, no inscriptions. Light blue DJ with b/w front illustration, VG with few short tears, chips, creases, light edgewear.

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Titolo: Ancient Voyagers in Polynesia
Editore: Longman Paul, Auckland
Data di pubblicazione: 1969
Rilegatura: Hardcover
Disegnatore: Photos, Art, Maps, Diagrams
Edizione: Second
Condizione: VG+
Condizione della sovraccoperta: VG

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