A Field Guide to the Birds of Hawaii and the Tropical Pacific
• H. Douglas Pratt
FIELD GUIDE •
1987 •
PAPER
• 409 PAGES
An outstanding field guide to the region with long introductory chapters on the islands and habitats, superb color plates and a checklist of birds by island group.
(HWI32, $45.00) |
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Frommer's Chile & Easter Island
• Stephan Kueffner
GUIDEBOOK •
2011 •
PAPER
• 480 PAGES
A practical travel guide featuring excellent annotated listings of what to do and where to eat and sleep. With one-color maps and suggested excursions.
(CHI76, $23.99) |
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Pacific Journeys
• Peter Hendrie
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2003 •
HARD COVER
• 224 PAGES
A striking portfolio of 330 color photographs of the island countries of Melanesia and Polynesia, from Papua New Guinea across to Easter Island, chosen from the Australian photographer Peter Hendrie's 30 trips in the region over the last 20 years.
(PAC183, $45.00) |
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Prehistoric Rapa Nui, Landscape and Settlement Archaeology at Hanga HoŽ onu
• Christopher Stevenson
• Sonia Haoa Cardinali
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2008 •
PAPER
• 297 PAGES
This eye-opening book raises new theories about the development of sophisticated agricultural practices on Easter Island and the ability of the ancient society to preserve natural resources.
(EIL25, $30.00) |
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Moon Handbook Chile, Including Easter Island
• Wayne Bernhardson
GUIDEBOOK •
2009 •
PAPER
• 707 PAGES
A practical guide in the Moon series, packed not only with travel necessities (hotels, restaurants, sights), but also with a good overview of the region's culture and history.
(CHI82, $22.95) |
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8 Men and a Duck
• Nick J. Thorpe
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •
2003 •
PAPER
• 240 PAGES
The account of a comically misguided attempt to sail a reed boat from Huatajata to Easter Island ala Thor Heyerdahl. The title of this very British quest describes the crew aboard the vessel, which included the author.
(EIL14, $13.00) |
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Lonely Planet Chile
• Lonely Planet
GUIDEBOOK •
2009 •
PAPER
• 528 PAGES
This practical guide includes a chapter on Easter Island in addition to a comprehensive overview of Chile, its history and culture. With a section of color photographs and 90 maps.
(CHI04, $24.99) |
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