Origin and Migrations of the Polynesian Nation (Classic Reprint): Demonstrating Their Original Discovery and Progressive Settlement of the Continent ... of the Continent of America (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover the origins of Polynesian peoples and their remarkable Pacific journeys.

This historical exploration traces how scholars, explorers, and sailors pieced together where the Polynesian nation began, and how its people spread across the vast Pacific to become part of two continents. The work surveys ideas about Asiatic and Malayan roots, and discusses the evidence researchers use—from language and customs to architectural remains and ancient high places.

Readers will encounter direct comparisons between Polynesian culture and other ancient sites, including terraces, pyramids, and large stone structures. The author presents the case for long ocean voyages, cross‑ocean migrations, and the enduring question of who settled America and how these journeys were imagined and demonstrated.

• A clear overview of how scholars tested theories about Polynesian origins and migrations.


• Examples of cultural and architectural clues used to connect distant civilizations.


• Discussion of historical debates and the quest for evidence across oceans.


• Context for readers interested in anthropology, navigation, and world history.

Ideal for readers curious about ancient exploration, cross‑ocean contact, and the long, intertwined history of the Pacific world.

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