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POLYNESIANS IN AMERICA
PRE-COLUMBIAN CONTACTS WITH THE NEW WORLD |
| By: |
Terry L. Jones (Editor), Alice A. Storey (Editor), Elizabeth A. Matisoo-Smith (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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| ISBN 10: |
0759120048 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780759120044 |
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| Publisher: |
ALTAMIRA PRESS,U.S. |
| Pub. date: |
16 January, 2011 |
| Pages: |
380 |
| Description: |
This book presents evidence of Polynesian settlement along the western coasts of North and South America prior to European contact - a controversial viewpoint throughout the last century. The contributors address the evidence offered by DNA, radiocarbon tests, comparative linguistics, the archaeological record, and oral tradition. |
| Synopsis: |
This volume presents a synthesis of over a century of academic research on the question of prehistoric trans-oceanic contacts between Polynesia and the New World. Leading experts in archaeology, botany, linguistics, and physical anthropology discuss the latest ground-breaking evidence that supports pre-Columbian Polynesian landfalls in both North and South America. |
| Illustrations: |
1, black & white illustrations |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
AltaMira Press,U.S. |
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