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LoC No.: 20008041
Title: The mystery of Easter island: the story of an expedition
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Printed for the author by Hazell, Watson and Viney,1919.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Mystery of Easter Island: The Story of an Expedition" by Katherine Routledge is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the author’s expedition to Easter Island, focusing on the island's enigmatic statues and the cultural history of its inhabitants. The book delves into the expedition's purpose, journey, and findings, revealing questions about the origins and creation of the island's famous monoliths. The opening of the book sets the stage for the expedition, explaining the motivations behind it and the logistical challenges faced by Routledge and her team in building their yacht, the "Mana", for the journey. It recounts their process of securing the vessel and preparing for the voyage, including the challenges involved in sourcing and stowing necessary supplies. The narrative hints at the mystery surrounding Easter Island, mentioning the fascination with its stone idols and the unanswered questions that the expedition seeks to explore. Through personal anecdotes, the opening establishes a reflective tone, highlighting the blend of adventure and scientific inquiry that characterizes the expedition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Routledge, Katherine, 1866-1935
EBook No.: 69807
Published: Jan 15, 2023
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Voyages and travels
Subject: Oceania -- Description and travel
Subject: Easter Island
LoCC: Latin America local history: Chile
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 20008041
Title: The mystery of Easter island: the story of an expedition
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Printed for the author by Hazell, Watson and Viney,1919.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Mystery of Easter Island: The Story of an Expedition" by Katherine Routledge is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the author’s expedition to Easter Island, focusing on the island's enigmatic statues and the cultural history of its inhabitants. The book delves into the expedition's purpose, journey, and findings, revealing questions about the origins and creation of the island's famous monoliths. The opening of the book sets the stage for the expedition, explaining the motivations behind it and the logistical challenges faced by Routledge and her team in building their yacht, the "Mana", for the journey. It recounts their process of securing the vessel and preparing for the voyage, including the challenges involved in sourcing and stowing necessary supplies. The narrative hints at the mystery surrounding Easter Island, mentioning the fascination with its stone idols and the unanswered questions that the expedition seeks to explore. Through personal anecdotes, the opening establishes a reflective tone, highlighting the blend of adventure and scientific inquiry that characterizes the expedition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Routledge, Katherine, 1866-1935
EBook No.: 69807
Published: Jan 15, 2023
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Voyages and travels
Subject: Oceania -- Description and travel
Subject: Easter Island
LoCC: Latin America local history: Chile
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.