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The first comprehensive history of New ZealandOs system of Owell-placed and effectiveO lighthouses that were essential for Othe great maritime futureO the countryOs government envisaged. It reveals much of the lives of the lighthouse keepers and raises critical questions about t ...
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Poses a number of provocative questions about the ways in which the human mind acquires, utilizes and transmits different forms of knowledge. This theme is woven around the story of the Hokule'a, a re-creation of a traditional Polynesian sailing vessel that completed a roundtrip ...
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The second edition of a classic firsthand account of 13,000 nautical miles navigated entirely without the benefit of modern navigational methods, under the guidance and instruction of island navigators who retain the ancient arts. Illust. B&W.
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This book looks at fundamental questions pertaining to the prehistory of Oceania. Suitable for students as well as others interested in the field, it provides a basic outline of canoe voyaging, navigation, ancient human settlements, some aspects of isolation and cultural differen ...
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This is an account of the voyage of a mostly Hawaiian crew, in a reconstructed ancient double canoe, from Hawaii to New Zealand. They did this without the aid of navigational equipment, and with the aim of proving that their ancestors had done just the same thousands of years ear ...
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Mr Gladwin has written a perceptive and beautiful description of the navigational system of the Puluwatans, yet has done so principally to provide new insights into the effects of poverty in Western culture." Illust. B&W.
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On 8 June 2004, the planet Venus moved across the face of the sun. This title brings together a collection of essays from some of the scientists and historians that tell of the life-changing impact these types of cosmic events have had on the exploration and colonization of our o ...
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Hundreds of miles from civilisation, two ships wreck on opposite ends of the same deserted island ... a harrowing true story of man at his best - and at his worst - and a gripping cautionary tale about leadership, endurance, and the fine line between order and chaos.
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A comprehensive guide for the yachtsman to Vanuatu. Contains detailed navigational maps, drawings and information.
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From Cape Rodney to Cape Karikari, this book maps the fishing, diving and exploration opportunities offered by the many islands and anchorages of the area. Illustrated and packed full of information, this should be a useful guide for anyone exploring New Zealand's most favoured c ...
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