DescriptionThis is the story of 'one happy year spent among the simple, friendly cannibals of Atuona valley, on the island of Hivaoa in the Marquesas'. The book is written 'for those who stay at home yet dream of foreign places'. O'Brien reveals a deep appreciation of the Marquesans and their culture. For example, he describes some individuals with remarkable memories of genealogies covering as many as 145 generations. O'Brien expresses anxiety that the impressive culture he has observed may vanish, without an adequate written record, in the face of possible Samurai imperialism.
Gutenberg.org (E-book has photos)
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