Hawaii and the Islands of the Pacific: A Visit to the South Seas

by National Geographic Society

Articles from issues of "National geographic" magazine describe the history and inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands, New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, and other Pacific island civilizations.

114 pages, Library Binding

First published October 1, 1999

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