| Description |
vi, 438 pages, 2 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
Early ships and the sea. The beginning of navigation -- Paths across the oceans -- The Atlantic problem. Isolationists versus diffusionists -- The bearded gods before Columbus -- Columbus and the Vikings -- The Pacific problem. From Asia to Polynesia the easy way -- Incas led the Europeans to Polynesia -- Balsa raft navigation -- Culture plants and early navigators -- Steppingstones from South America. The pre-Spanish use of the Galapagos -- The coconuts of Cocos Island -- Easter Island statues -- The world's loneliest meeting place -- Review and discussion |
| Summary |
Discusses the ships, navigational systems, achievements, and discoveries of ancient seamen and examines their influence on the spread of culture in the ancient world and on subsequent exploration |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages [407]-420 |
| Subject |
Maritime anthropology.
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Navigation -- History.
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Seafaring life.
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| LC no. |
76055681 |
| ISBN |
0385127103 |
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