Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The statues that walked The statues that walked Terry L. Hunt The monumental statues of Easter Island, both so magisterial and so forlorn, gazing out in their imposing rows over the island's barren landscape, have been the source of great mystery ever since the… OL16213955W
Aphrodite's island Aphrodite's island Anne Salmond Aphrodite's Island is a bold new account of the European discovery of Tahiti, the Pacific island of mythic status in Western imaginings about sexuality, the exotic, and the nobility or bestiality of … OL18637511W
Aku-Aku Aku-Aku Thor Heyerdahl Ancient, Polynesian, Archaeological, Expedition to verify the ancient relationship of the Easter Island Polynesian with the indigenous Peruvian peoples. OL2292707W
The Bro'town annual 2 The Bro'town annual 2 Firehorse Films (Firm) Based on the animated TV3 series, Bro'town. All your favourite residents of Morningside are back in the second bro 'Town Annual. Inside there's plenty of advice, a sneak look behind the scenes, a cou… OL27687809W
The woman in the moon The woman in the moon Jama Kim Rattigan Retells the ancient Polynesian story of how Hina, the best tapa-maker, rises above the restrictions placed on most women and goes to live in the moon. OL2928572W
Tales of the Tikongs Tales of the Tikongs Epeli Hauʹofa viii, 93 p. ; 20 cm OL3479629W
The Polynesians knew The Polynesians knew Tillie S. Pine Describes the seafaring society of the Polynesians long ago and includes instructions for making some of their craft objects. OL6603870W