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T tikisobayli Tiki Socialite ATL Joined: Dec 05, 2002 Posts: 156	T tikisobayli Posted posted on Sun, Feb 23, 2003 12:22 PM LEt me offer a few suggestions about studies concerning Polynesian culture. Probably one of the most fascinating books is by a famous anthropologist named MArshall Sahlins. The title is Islands of History and it discusses the arrival of Captain Cook to Hawaii and how the native populations viewed him. Its a great book and I highly recommend it. He has a number of other books and articles concerning the islands that can be found usually online or at any university library. Its worth the trip! One the lighter side, I found a book in a thrift store once entitled Pacific Odyssey. The book was authored by a bumbling wealthy British family as they sailed through the south pacific for 2.5 years on their yacht. Its pretty funny (even though I'm sure it was not supposed to be) and has some observations of some south pacific festivals that are very entertaining.

LEt me offer a few suggestions about studies concerning Polynesian culture. Probably one of the most fascinating books is by a famous anthropologist named MArshall Sahlins. The title is Islands of History and it discusses the arrival of Captain Cook to Hawaii and how the native populations viewed him. Its a great book and I highly recommend it. He has a number of other books and articles concerning the islands that can be found usually online or at any university library. Its worth the trip!

One the lighter side, I found a book in a thrift store once entitled Pacific Odyssey. The book was authored by a bumbling wealthy British family as they sailed through the south pacific for 2.5 years on their yacht. Its pretty funny (even though I'm sure it was not supposed to be) and has some observations of some south pacific festivals that are very entertaining.

Post #24075 by tikisobayli on Sun, Feb 23, 2003 12:22 PM