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The Navigators : pathfinders of the Pacific.

Title
The Navigators : pathfinders of the Pacific.
Publication
[Cambridge, Mass.?] : Sam Low ; Watertown, Mass. : Documentary Educational Resources [distributor, 1983?]

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Additional Authors
  • Low, Sam.
  • Kirch, Patrick Vinton
  • Thomas, Stephen D.
  • Sinclair, Marjorie
Description
20 p. : ill.; 28 cm.
Summary
Film follows archaeologists as they seek clues to the origins and achievements of ancient Polynesian seafarers. It shows the excavation of a powerful voyaging canoe on the Tahitian island of Huahine, early sailing routes in Fii, and traces of Hawaii's first settlers on Mokai. Film also travels with Mau Piailug as he and his crew sail a replica of an original Polynesian canoe from Hawaii to Tahiti--2500 miles across the ocean with benefit of sextant, compass, or any other Western navigational instrument
Subject
  • Prehistoric peoples > Polynesia
  • Navigation > Polynesia
  • Boats, Prehistoric > Polynesia
  • Navigation > Polynesia > History
  • Polynesia > Antiquities
Genre/Form
History
Note
  • Text and teacher's guide to the film.
  • Cover title.
  • Introd. signed: Sam Low.
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliography: p. 19.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Introduction: a storm-tossed night reveals the genius of Mau Piailug / by Sam Low, Ph.D. -- The Polynesians: a Pacific Odyssesy / by Patrick V. Kirch, Ph.D. -- Voyaging -- Canoes -- Wind, wave, and stars: a sea of natural signs / by Stephen Thomas -- Kon Tiki -- Hokule'a -- Canoe house tales: the poetry of discovery / by Marjorie Sinclair -- Teacher's guide: a guide to discussion topics, projects, and resources for further exploration of the themes presented in "The Navigators" -- Museums -- The Navigators: a continuing project
OCLC
  • 15024845
  • SCSB-13291036
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library