Pathway of the Birds: The Voyaging Achievements of Mฤori and Their Polynesian Ancestors
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Winner of NZ Heritage Book Award 2019 * Winner of two Ka Palapala Po'okela Awards 2019 * Storylines Notable Book Award 2019 * Best of 2019 - Radio New Zealand National: 'absolutely one of the best books I have ever read' * Top Ten Non-Fiction for 2018 - Auckland Libraries * Top Reads of 2018 - Weekend Herald Visit author website for videos, reviews etc: authors.org.nz/author/andrewcrowe/ The skill of Polynesian navigators to find and re-find incredibly small and/or remote targets far exceeds that of early Greeks, Romans, Vikings, Indians and Chinese, so how did Pacific wayfinders do this without instruments? Hawaiian master navigator Nainoa Thompson shares the key: 'Everything you need to navigate is in nature. The question is, can you see it?' In this illustrated multi-level book, natural history writer Andrew Crowe elaborates at length on this skill and how it contributes to a deeper understanding of one of the most expansive and rapid phases of human migration in prehistory, a period during which Polynesians reached and settled nearly every archipelago scattered across some 28 million square kilometres of the Pacific Ocean, an area now known as East Polynesia. Cover, Contents page and Foreword by Patrick V. Kirch available at independent.academia.edu/crowea . Review: A Well-Researched Guide - Crowe's work synthesizes generations of knowledge-building on Oceania and Island Southeast Asia. Pathway of the Birds shames highly trained archaeologists and anthropologists in its deeply engaging narrative of the peopling of the world's most remote islands. Drawing upon an incredible amount of multidisciplinary research, Crowe does what countless Malalayo-Polynesian ethnographies fail to do by summarizing and expounding upon such a rich and complicated area of study without becoming bogged down in jargon and processual dehumanization. A must-read for all scholars of Polynesia. Review: This is one of the most important cultural books for Hawaii and Polynesia in general. Bravo Herb! - Excellent overall knowledge of the Pacific, especially New Zealand. Much fastidious research over many years. A well-honed understanding of Pacific language cognates, birds, archaeology, and plants. Written by a Pacific enthusiast who enjoyed understanding its far-flung islands like constructing an enormous jigsaw puzzle. Very readable. Well-illustrated. Great maps. Highly recommended by one who is also a New Zealander and Pacific specialist along the same lines. Congratulations on a great job!
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 47 Reviews |
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A Well-Researched Guide
Crowe's work synthesizes generations of knowledge-building on Oceania and Island Southeast Asia. Pathway of the Birds shames highly trained archaeologists and anthropologists in its deeply engaging narrative of the peopling of the world's most remote islands. Drawing upon an incredible amount of multidisciplinary research, Crowe does what countless Malalayo-Polynesian ethnographies fail to do by summarizing and expounding upon such a rich and complicated area of study without becoming bogged down in jargon and processual dehumanization. A must-read for all scholars of Polynesia.
A**R
This is one of the most important cultural books for Hawaii and Polynesia in general. Bravo Herb!
Excellent overall knowledge of the Pacific, especially New Zealand. Much fastidious research over many years. A well-honed understanding of Pacific language cognates, birds, archaeology, and plants. Written by a Pacific enthusiast who enjoyed understanding its far-flung islands like constructing an enormous jigsaw puzzle. Very readable. Well-illustrated. Great maps. Highly recommended by one who is also a New Zealander and Pacific specialist along the same lines. Congratulations on a great job!
A**A
Captivating!
This is likely one of the very best books that deal with the fascinating history of the incredible voyages and discoveries by the Polynesian peoples. Wonderful maps and beautiful photographs enhance the narrative greatly. Anyone interested in the geography and history of the Pacific Ocean is richer by having this book in their library.
H**O
Coffee table presentation, thorough content
I have purchased a few books on this exact subject and this is the clear winner. Itโs a bit hard to follow, as it jumps around, but taken a chapter at a time, itโs very well done. Good diagrams and photos as well.
A**R
Great information
Information on all the islands, cultures, and history of Polynesia. Includes maps and photos. Love the flora and fauna from the different islands and how they may have traveled to other islands.
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Seafaring and the settlement of Polynesia
I bought this book because I was interested in how the Polynesian islands were colonized. Itโs a wonderful review of all the different islands and the various elements that make each one of them navigable Through the avian migration patterns the seasonal currents and winds to the resources and inventiveness of the natives this book gives a good insight into the area and its colonization
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Love
I became very interested in the actual history of the Polynesians after reading HAWAII, by James Michener. This book is filled with wonderful content.
D**N
Convincing theory
Fantastic format, exhaustively researched, easy but compelling read.
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