Feathered Gods and Fishhooks: An Introduction to Hawaiian Archaeology and Prehistory
- ISBN-10
- 0824819381
- ISBN-13
- 9780824819385
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 348
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997-01-01
- Publisher
- University of Hawaii Press
- Author
- Patrick Vinton Kirch
Description
"Archaeology has assumed the role of combining all the evidence on Polynesian prehistory into a coherent pattern. Patrick Kirch has done this for Hawaii with distinction. His book is clearly written, carefully organized, abundantly illustrated, and handsomely produced volume.... A timely and much needed contribution." --Hawaiian Journal of History "With the publishing of this well-written, profusely illustrated book, Kirch has made a valuable contribution to Hawaiian and Pacific archaeological studies.... A necessary book for all Pacific scholars." --Journal of Polynesian Studies
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