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Sea People: In Search of the Ancient Navigators of the Pacific by Christina Thompson invites readers on an extraordinary journey through the rich maritime history of the Polynesian people. This award-winning masterpiece, recognized with the 2020 Australian Prime Minister's Literary Award for non-fiction and the 2019 NSW Premier's History Awards for general history, captivates the imagination and provides a profound insight into a civilization that thrived on the Pacific's remote islands.
In Sea People, Thompson intricately weaves a narrative that explores the astonishing navigational skills of the Polynesians, who, without the use of writing or metal tools, undertook one of humanity's greatest maritime adventures. This compelling book reveals not only the technical prowess of these ancient navigators but also their rich cultural heritage.
As noted by Philip Hoare, "wonderfully researched and beautifully written," Sea People transcends mere historical analysis, merging anthropology and geography into an enthralling tale. Join Christina Thompson in uncovering the secrets of the Pacific and immerse yourself in one of the most captivating regions of our world.
ISBN: | 9780008339050 |
Author: | Christina Thompson |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | William Collins |
Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Dimensions: | 129 x 198 x 27 mm |
Publication Date: | 03 May, 2020 |
Pagination: | 384 pages |
Weight: | 352g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’