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Book Synopsis The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Pacific by : Colin McEvedy
Download or read book The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Pacific written by Colin McEvedy and published by Penguin (Non-Classics). This book was released on 1998 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized in the same innovative manner as Colin McEvedy's other Penguin historical atlases, but presented in a new, larger, and more accessible format, The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Pacific features forty-nine double-page spreads, with text facing the maps, that provide overviews of crucial moments in the history of the Pacific and the lands around it, from the formation of the ocean some twenty-eight million years ago to the end of the twentieth century. The spreads show the movements of peoples along the Pacific Rim, the occupation of oceanic islands, the development of nations, and the rise and fall of empires within and around the huge Pacific basin. The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Pacific is an essential acquisition for schools, libraries, and students of Asian and American history.
Book Synopsis Cultural Atlas of Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific by : Richard Nile
Download or read book Cultural Atlas of Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific written by Richard Nile and published by Checkmark Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the societies and cultures that evolved in the South Pacific and the changes brought by European contact
Book Synopsis Pocket Atlas of Remote Islands by : Judith Schalansky
Download or read book Pocket Atlas of Remote Islands written by Judith Schalansky and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-11-12 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lovely small-trim edition of the award-winning Atlas of Remote Islands The Atlas of Remote Islands, Judith Schalansky’s beautiful and deeply personal account of the islands that have held a place in her heart throughout her lifelong love of cartography, has captured the imaginations of readers everywhere. Using historic events and scientific reports as a springboard, she creates a story around each island: fantastical, inscrutable stories, mixtures of fact and imagination that produce worlds for the reader to explore. Gorgeously illustrated and with new, vibrant colors for the Pocket edition, the atlas shows all fifty islands on the same scale, in order of the oceans they are found. Schalansky lures us to fifty remote destinations—from Tristan da Cunha to Clipperton Atoll, from Christmas Island to Easter Island—and proves that the most adventurous journeys still take place in the mind, with one finger pointing at a map.
Book Synopsis Atlas of the Pacific Islands by : Max Quanchi
Download or read book Atlas of the Pacific Islands written by Max Quanchi and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Up-to-date and accurate full-color maps for every Pacific nation and territory and base maps on Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas - High-quality color photographs and graphic data displays covering agriculture, climate, fishing, independence movements, indigenous peoples, land use and conservation, mining, ocean currents, population distribution, topography, tourism, and urbanization - Tables of Pacific and world statistics that include capital cities, areas, time zones, populations, life expectancies, primary students per teacher, persons per doctor, and literacy rates - High-interest case studies - Clear guides to using the atlas effectively - A gazetteer and a glossary
Book Synopsis The Pacific Islands by : Moshe Rapaport
Download or read book The Pacific Islands written by Moshe Rapaport and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pacific is the last major world region to be discovered by humans. Although small in total land area, its numerous islands and archipelagoes with their startlingly diverse habitats and biotas, extend across a third of the globe. This revised edition of a popular text explores the diverse landforms, climates, and ecosystems of the Pacific island region. Multiple chapters, written by leading specialists, cover the environment, history, culture, population, and economy. The work includes new or completely revised chapters on gender, music, logging, development, education, urbanization, health, ocean resources, and tourism. Throughout two key issues are addressed: the exceptional environmental challenges and the demographic/economic/political challenges facing the region. Although modern technology and media and waves of continental tourists are fast eroding island cultures, the continuing resilience of Pacific island populations is apparent. This is the only contemporary text on the Pacific Islands that covers both environment and sociocultural issues and will thus be indispensable for any serious student of the region. Unlike other reviews, it treats the entirety of Oceania (with the exception of Australia) and is well illustrated with numerous photos and maps, including a regional atlas. Contributors: David Abbott, Dennis A. Ahlburg, Glenn Banks, John Barker, Geoffrey Bertram, David A. Chappell, William C. Clarke, John Connell, Ron Crocombe, Julie Cupples, Derrick Depledge, Colin Filer, Gerard J. Fryer, Patricia Fryer, Brenden S. Holland, E. Alison Kay, David M. Kennedy, Lamont Lindstrom, Rick Lumpkin, Harley I. Manner, Selina Tusitala Marsh, Nancy McDowell, Hamish A. McGowan, Frank McShane, Simon Milne, R. John Morrison, Dieter Mueller-Dombois, Stephen G. Nelson, Patrick D. Nunn, Michael R. Ogden, Andrew Pawley, Jean-Louis Rallu, Vina Ram-Bidesi, Moshe Rapaport, Annette Sachs Robertson, Richard Scaglion, Donovan Storey, Andrew P. Sturman, Lynne D. Talley, James P. Terry, Randolph R. Thaman, Frank R. Thomas, Caroline Vercoe, Terence Wesley-Smith, Paul Wolffram.
Book Synopsis Early Mapping of the Pacific by : Thomas Suarez
Download or read book Early Mapping of the Pacific written by Thomas Suarez and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a journey back to the uncharted oceans with the most celebrated European explorers! Interest in Southeast Asian history and culture is higher than ever before. Ancient cartography of Oceania holds mysteries as old as time--were these early ocean maps molded as much by fantasy as fact? Early Mapping of the Pacific bravely delves into all the questions surrounding the history of maps. The Pacific Ocean remained a mystery to mapmakers until the latter part of the eighteenth century. This book traces the European exploration and charting of the vast ocean through a cornucopia of beautiful maps stretching from Japan on the northwest, through Juan Fernandez Island on the southeast, with the various islands of Oceania the primary focus. It follows the history of mapmaking from Classical times up to the turn of the twentieth century. The ancient seafarers who ventured eastward from Asia, and were the Pacific's true pioneers, left no maps. They still helped make cartography history, thanks to the navigational genius their descendants passed to European visitors. Thus, the Pacific as we now know it was formally born when the colonization of America partitioned the seas between Europe and Asia into two. This gorgeous edition presents nearly 300 rare Asia maps and early prints, compiled by expert Thomas Suarez. Topics addressed include: The Pacific Islands and Their People Mariners, Mapmakers and the Great Ocean The Pacific Evolves after Magellan In the Wake of the Solomon Islands Earliest Mapping of Australia and New Zealand The Age of Enlightenment The Three Voyages of James Cook The Discovery of Tahiti and Hawaii Micronesia, the Elusive Isles Surveyors, Whalers, and Missionaries You, too, can share in the wonder of these explorers' vast geographical and cultural discoveries, and the voyages that led to them, in this comprehensive cartography book.
Book Synopsis Children's Discovery Atlas by : Anita Ganeri
Download or read book Children's Discovery Atlas written by Anita Ganeri and published by QEB Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bold and colourful first atlas, packed with illustrations and photos on every page, and covering all areas of the world. Regions are shown using physical and political maps, and feature iconic animals, natural wonders, famous landmarks, and much more. Each spread includes ‘sight-seeing’ features to whet young explorers’ appetites, as well as a Fast Facts panel, great for learning all the top stats at a glance.
Book Synopsis A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean by : George Vancouver
Download or read book A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean written by George Vancouver and published by . This book was released on 1798 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Historical Atlas of the North Pacific Ocean by : Derek Hayes
Download or read book Historical Atlas of the North Pacific Ocean written by Derek Hayes and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Map junkies rejoice! Derek Hayes, author of Historical Atlas of the Pacific Northwest, delivers another stunning atlas filled with stories of explorations and exquisite historical maps. Over five hundred years of maps depicting the North Pacific Ocean and the lands that border it -- the United States, Canada, Alaska, Russia, Japan, Korea, and China -- have been collected into this new atlas. From antique maps of the sixteenth century to modern satellite images, this volume covers all the major explorations, such as Magellan, Bering, Cook, and Vancouver; Perry's opening of Japan; and the U.S. North Pacific Exploring Expedition. It also includes modern maps that use the latest technology to show ocean currents, fault lines, and the seabed in astounding detail.
Book Synopsis Atlas of Ocean Adventures by : Emily Hawkins
Download or read book Atlas of Ocean Adventures written by Emily Hawkins and published by Wide Eyed Editions. This book was released on 2019 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the team behind the best-selling Atlas of Adventures comes the deepest adventure yet - a trip through the oceans of the world to discover creatures of the deep and see the unique environments in which they live.
Book Synopsis A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean by : George Vancouver
Download or read book A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean written by George Vancouver and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition by : Charles Wilkes
Download or read book Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition written by Charles Wilkes and published by . This book was released on 1849 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Atlas of World History by : Patrick Karl O'Brien
Download or read book Atlas of World History written by Patrick Karl O'Brien and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2002 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Synthesizing exceptional cartography and impeccable scholarship, this edition traces 12,000 years of history with 450 maps and over 200,000 words of text. 200 illustrations.
Author :Dieter Mueller-Dombois Publisher :Springer Science & Business Media ISBN 13 :1441986863 Total Pages :905 pages Book Rating :4.4/5 (419 download)
Book Synopsis Vegetation of the Tropical Pacific Islands by : Dieter Mueller-Dombois
Download or read book Vegetation of the Tropical Pacific Islands written by Dieter Mueller-Dombois and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 905 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the leading authorities on the plant diversity and ecology of the Pacific islands, this book is a magisterial synthesis of the vegetation and landscapes of the islands of the Pacific Ocean. It is organized by island group, and includes information on geography, geology, phytogeographic relationships, and human influences on vegetation. Vegetation of the Tropical Pacific Islands features over 400 color photographs, plus dozens of maps and climate diagrams. The authors’ efforts in assembling the existing information into an integrated, comprehensive book will be welcomed by biogeographers, plant ecologists, conservation biologists, and all scientists with an interest in island biology.
Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of the Discovery and Exploration of the Pacific Islands by : Max Quanchi
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of the Discovery and Exploration of the Pacific Islands written by Max Quanchi and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2005-10-18 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Seas, as this region used to be called, conjured up images of adventure, belles and savages, romance and fabulous fortunes, but the long voyages of discovery and exploration of the vast Pacific Ocean were really an exercise in amazing logistics, navigation, hard grit, shipwreck and pure luck. The motivations were scientific and geographic, but at the same time nationalistic and materialistic. A series on global exploration and discovery would not be complete without this book by Quanchi and Robson. It is ambitious and informative and includes the familiar names of Laperouse, Bougainville, Cook and Dampier, as well as the intriguing stories of the Bounty Mutiny, scurvy, and the mysterious Northwest Passage, Terra Australis Ignotia and Davis Land. There are entries on first contacts, ships, navigational instruments, mapping, and botany. The scene is carefully set in the introduction, the chronology spans several centuries, and the extensive bibliography offers a guide to further reading. There are more than just dry facts in this book. It has a whiff of salt air, the clash of empires, cross-cultural beach encounters and personal adventure.
Book Synopsis The Pacific Islands by : Moshe Rapaport
Download or read book The Pacific Islands written by Moshe Rapaport and published by Bess Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Academic survey of the Pacific Islands. Includes maps, photographs, tables, diagrams, atlas, and detailed index.
Download or read book Archipelago written by Huw Lewis-jones and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the three-hundredth anniversary of Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe with this vibrant atlas in which an international gathering of illustrators conjure imaginary islands and castaway dreams. What is it about islands that is so alluring, and why do so many people find these self-contained worlds irresistible? Utopia and Atlantis were islands, and islands have captured the imaginations of writers and artists for centuries. In 1719, Daniel Defoe published his tale of a castaway on a desert island, Robinson Crusoe, one of the first great novels in the history of English literature and an instant bestseller. Defoe’s tale combined the real and the imagined into a compelling creative landscape, establishing a whole literary genre and unleashing the power of islands in storytelling. To celebrate the tercentenary of the publication of Robinson Crusoe, Archipelago presents a truly international range of leading illustrators who imagine they too have washed up on their own remote island. In specially created maps, they visualize what their island looks like, what it’s called, and what can be found on its mythical shores. In a panoply of astonishingly creative responses, we are invited to explore a curious and fabulous archipelago of islands of invention that will beguile illustrators, cartographers, and dreamers alike.
