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The statues that walked : unraveling the mystery of Easter Island

Hunt, Terry L. (Author). Lipo, Carl P. (Added Author).

Summary: Refutes popularized beliefs about Easter Island's self-decimation, arguing that islanders were careful stewards of their environment and that their sculptures were part of an effort to salvage their culture.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781439150313
  • ISBN: 1439150311
  • Physical Description: print
    288 p. : ill ; cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Free Press, 2011.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:
A most mysterious island -- Millions of palms -- Resilience -- The ancient paths of stone giants -- The statues that walked -- A peaceable island -- Ahu and houses -- The benefits of making moai -- The collapse.
Subject:
Easter Island -- Antiquities
Sculpture, Prehistoric -- Easter Island
Prehistoric peoples -- Easter Island
Polynesians -- Easter Island -- Antiquities

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Prince Rupert Library 996.18 Hunt (Text) 33294001745231 Adult Non-Fiction Volume hold Available -

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