A Shark Going Inland Is My Chief :The Island Civilization of Ancient Hawai'i
A Shark Going Inland Is My Chief :The Island Civilization of Ancient Hawai'i
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Published:
15 March, 2019
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Description
This lively, accessible chronicle works back from Captain James Cook’s encounter with the pristine kingdom in 1778, when the British explorers encountered an island civilization governed by rulers who could not be gazed upon by common people. Interweaving anecdotes from his own widespread travel and extensive archaeological investigations into the broader historical narrative, Kirch shows how the early Polynesian settlers of Hawai'i adapted to this new island landscape and created highly productive agricultural systems.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780520303416 |
| ISBN10 | 0520303415 |
| Number Of Pages | 368 |
| Item Weight | 499 g |
| Product Dimensions | 152 x 229 x 28 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | University of California Press |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
“A tale told for everyone. . . . This personal account by Kirch, the world’s foremost authority on the prehistory of the Hawaiian Islands, is based on a lifetime of research. . . . His account is both engaging and accessible. . . . It is a fascinating narrative, impossible to put down.” * CHOICE *
"An exemplary prehistory written for a popular audience." * Archaeology in Oceania *
"This volume provides a valuable source." * Journal of Historical Geography *
"The writing, like the book's title, is engaging; it inspires reflection." * Journal of Pacific History *
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Author's Bio
Patrick Vinton Kirch is Class of 1954 Professor of Anthropology and Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a fellow of the National Academy of Sciences and author of On the Road of the Winds and How Chiefs Became Kings (UC Press), among other books.