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Easter Island, The Rapanui Speech And The Peopling Of Southeast Polynesia

Easter Island, The Rapanui Speech And The Peopling Of Southeast Polynesia

William Churchill

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2020
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Historia general y mundial
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9789354175084
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Far from the world’s crowded shores, Easter Island stands as a silent witness to the mysteries of Polynesian migration and cultural endurance. William Churchill’s landmark work, Easter Island, The Rapanui Speech And The Peopling Of Southeast Polynesia, draws readers into the heart of early 20th-century exploration, blending rigorous historical linguistics with deep polynesian anthropology study. Every page offers a window into the origins of the Rapanui language, illuminating the tangled routes by which Pacific island cultures forged their identities and connections.Churchill’s analysis reaches beyond the famed statues to reveal the living voices, traditions, and migrations that shaped Easter Island history. His cultural history analysis, grounded in meticulous academic research, stands as a cornerstone for anthropology students and anyone fascinated by southeast Polynesian migration. Comparisons with later figures like Thor Heyerdahl only highlight Churchill’s pioneering approach, making this volume essential for polynesian cultural studies and those seeking to understand the roots of human settlement across the Pacific.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Both a resource for scholars and a treasure for classic-literature enthusiasts, Churchill’s work endures as a testament to the power of language and culture in shaping our shared past.

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