The mystery of easter island travel smithsonian magazine. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy the mystery of easter island by routledge, katherine pease isbn. First published in 1919, this work provides information on that most mysterious of islands easter island rapa nui. Exploring the mystery of easter island visit easter island. Informational nonfiction, 585 words, level m grade 2, lexile 690l. This is the first novel ive seen about this island of mystery. This handsome volume is the story of thor heyerdahls love of a mystery and of an island and its people. For decades, scientists have studied this remote island in the south pacific and its hundreds of giant stone statues known as moai. Strong cultural coverage gets under the skin of this skinny country including a special feature on wine. Best books on easter island easter island forum tripadvisor. Easter island is one of the most remote places in the world and acclaimed archaeologist thor heyerdahl spent much of his life investigating the mystery of the islands famed, ancient statues. Printed for the author by hazell, watson and viney. Restrained passion and conflicted loyalties drive this sweeping debut novel, in which two women of different eras experience the mysteries of easter island.
Another source of info on this topic is a newer book called collapse by. Nov 16, 1989 this handsome volume is the story of thor heyerdahls love of a mystery and of an island and its people. Learn more about great on kindle, available in select categories. Join two intrepid young women as they delve into the centuriesold mysteries of easter island. Little jimmy flores has gone missing and his mother believes hes still on easter island where he went on a school trip, the mysterious place in the pacific ocean where there stand 887 statues believed to have been erected by the rapa nui people who settled on. In february 19, archaeologist katherine routledge set sail on a custombuilt yachtwith a small crew and the support of british association for the advancement of science, the british museum, and the royal geographical societyfor easter island, where she embarked up the first effort to catalogue the islands mysterious statues, interview the. The eastern island mystery can be explained if one reads zecharia sitchins the lost realms the fourth book of the earth chronicles. The mystery of easter island by katherine routledge and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The mystery of easter island content page kellscraft. See all 20 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Routledge in her book, the mystery of easter island, documents all the aspects of this lengthy expedition, including the yearlong journey travelling across the atlantic, visiting madeira, grand canary, the cape verde islands, brazil, argentina, sailing through the strait of magellan, and finally chile before landing on easter island in march 1914. Reading guide for easter island by jennifer vanderbes. The mystery of easter island amazing ancient history. A story about two journeys of transformation, forgiveness, and, ultimately, redemption, easter island is a powerful debut and a wonderfully intriguing book to discuss. Im particularly interested in books that will give me the sort of info id get if i. In february 19, archaeologist katherine routledge set sail on a custombuilt yachtwith a small crew and the support of british association for the advancement of science, the british museum, and the royal geographical societyfor easter island, where she embarked up the first effort to catalogue the island s mysterious statues, interview the. The monumental statues of easter island, both so magisterial and so forlorn. She published her findings in a popular travel book, the mystery of easter island, in 1919. The mystery of easter island the story of an expedition. The mystery of easter island by katherine routledge, 97809328480, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Easter island has always interested me so ive read a lot of nonfiction books about it. Gillam, to collect letters and goods and then come out again to the island.
I really enjoyed this book, it was interesting and informative. We set to work to excavate some of the statues which st. Easter island remains one of the most mysterious places in the world. Slowly unearthing the island s haunting past, they are forced to confront turbulent discoveries about themselves and the people they love, changing their lives forever. This title features expanded coverage of patagonia, including new adventure options in puerto natales and more information on chiles crown jewel, torres del paine national park. The spread of european diseases, especially smallpox, and the raids of spanish slavers reduced the population to slightly more than 100 by 1887. But easter islands archeological treasures speak volumes about a civilization past and its ties to.
She was married at the age of 40 in 1906 and wrote this book about the voyage to and from easter island in her early 50s. Students are often uninterested in history because they think theyll be learning the same old stuff and memorizing a bunch of facts. Hundreds of the objects that she and her husband found are now in the pitt rivers museum and the british museum whilst her paper records are held by the royal geographical society in london. Im particularly interested in books that will give me the sort of info id get if i went on a guided tour. Nov 01, 2005 buy the mystery of easter island by routledge, katherine pease isbn. The mysteries of easter island the mysteries of easter island. The other mystery of easter island damn interesting. Explore the msteries and secrets of history around the world with enigmas of history published by world book. But easter island s archeological treasures speak volumes about a civilization past and its ties to an often inscrutable contemporary society. Sep 01, 2014 modem archaeological scientists and engineers try and recreate and decipher the mystery of easter island s moai statues by experimenting with archaic engineering methods and mysterious practices. Also worth reading is katherine routledges intriguing travel memoir of a 1919 boat journey and island exploration the mystery of easter island. By the time dutch explorersthe first europeans to reach the remote islandarrived on easter day in 1722, the land was nearly barren.
It is one of the most remote places on earth, an island shrouded in mystery. Little jimmy flores has gone missing and his mother believes hes still on easter island where he went on a school trip, the mysterious place in the pacific ocean where there stand 887 statues believed to have been erected by the rapa nui people who settled on the island between 300 and 1200 ce. The secrets of easter island history smithsonian magazine. But from the chapter superstition against superstition the book started to lose this reader. The southeastern pacific ocean island, which is a territory of chile, centuries ago boasted a thriving population but in the 1860s they all suddenly vanished from existence. Jul 15, 2017 there is nothing more intriguing than an ancient mystery, and they dont come much bigger than the disappearance of the inhabitants of easter island.
Modem archaeological scientists and engineers try and recreate and decipher the mystery of easter islands moai statues by experimenting with. The mysteries of easter of island is a detailed text that will keep students engaged and leave them with many of their own questions to consider. Heyerdahl visited easter island in 1955 and 1956 as he tried to determine if the island had been originally colonized by people who sailed from south. Overall, this is a very impressive book, and anyone who is considering visiting easter island, or is simply interested in its mysterious history should obtain a copy. Im so glad i decided to read it because its just a great book full of interesting information, some of which id never come across before, and such a lovely double story. Easter island rapa nui in polynesian is a chilean island in the southern pacific ocean famous for its stone head statues called moai. Jan 21, 2011 easter island, an isosceles triangle of volcanic rock in the pacific ocean, is two thousand miles from both tahiti and chile and one of the most isolated places on earth. Known today as rapa nui, or great rapa to distinguish it from little rapa, or rapa iti, the island s earliest native settlers called it te piti o te henua, or the. It details routledges journey by yacht from england to south america, around patagonia to chile and on to easter island, giving an account of its life, history and folklore. My selfguided tour plan leads me to another question. The easter island script has no relation to the indus valley. The island is home to about six thousand people and hundreds of giant stone statues called moai.
The mystery of easter island by katherine routledge goodreads. The mystery of easter island hardcover june 1, 2007 by katherine pease routledge author 4. A small but wonderfully detailed museum that sheds light on the history and culture of the island though a recommended reading before getting to the island is the mystery of easter island by katherine routledge. A guide to cozy mystery and other favorite books, movies, and tv. Named easter island by the dutch explorer jacob roggeveen, who first spied it on easter day 1722, this tiny spit of volcanic rock in the vast south seas is, even. Slowly unearthing the islands haunting past, they are forced to confront turbulent discoveries about themselves and the people they love, changing their lives forever.
The book at its best evokes the environment of easter island, both above and below ground, and the social structures of the natives. Books about the island tend to fall into two categories. Easter island is branded into popular consciousness as the home of the mysterious and towering moai statues, but these are not the only curiosity the. She had traveled to easter island in search of a secret treasure, and now she needed my help.
To orientate ones self on easter island and to learn its history, the first stop should be father sebastian englert anthropological museum. The ancient mystery of easter island the cuyamungue. Lonely planet chile and easter island country travel guide. Last year when i was invited to the ancient mystery of easter island read more. This handsome volume is the story of thor heyerdahls love of a mysteryand of an island and its people. The 887 giant moai statues on easter island have turned one of the most isolated islands in the world into one of the most well knownand most mysterious. The mystery of easter island was originally published in 1919, based upon the research of an english lady, katherine routledge, who lived on the island in 191415. There is nothing more intriguing than an ancient mystery, and they dont come much bigger than the disappearance of the inhabitants of easter island. She learned the rapanui language and interviewed all the old people she could find who still remembered the past. When you first see a moai statue you are drawn to its disproportionately large head compared to body length and that is why they are commonly called easter island heads. What is known about who the first easter islanders were and when they arrived. Dec 26, 2006 the easter island script has no relation to the indus valley.
Known today as rapa nui, or great rapa to distinguish it from little rapa, or rapa iti, the islands earliest native settlers called it te piti o te henua, or the. The second edition of a book affords opportunity to tender grateful thanks for the interest which has made it necessary. Easter island is home to almost nine hundred mysterious stone statues. Easter island was named on easter day, 1722, by the dutch navigator jakob roggeven. The treasure of easter island by geronimo stilton scholastic.
The questions, discussion topics, and author biography that follow are intended to enhance your reading of jennifer vanderbes easter island. The mystery of easter island by katherine routledge. Outsiders may never know everything there is to know about this place, but i picked up some hints of mystery when i visited. The mystery of easter island questions and answers. In 1995, unesco named easter island a world heritage. With each year, more theories arise concerning the island, the statues, and the rapa nui people who once lived there. More recently, heyerdahl was invited to return to easter island and there confronted the conundrum of the famous, haunting. If we all knew the mystery of easter island, it wouldnt be a mystery anymore. My friends and i hopped on a plane to begin our search, aided by a map and a mysterious riddle. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the kindle edition of this book.
Sep 01, 2015 easter island is one of the most remote places in the world and acclaimed archaeologist thor heyerdahl spent much of his life investigating the mystery of the islands famed, ancient statues. With each year, more theories arise concerning the island, the statues, and the rapa nui people who once lived. Each geronimo stilton book is fastpaced, with lively fullcolor art and a unique format kids 710 will love. Surprisingly, the island is part of chile even though it is 2800 miles from the mainland and is much more polynesian than chilean. List of books and articles about easter island online. Hanga roa terevaka puakatike rano kau easter island. Easter island is most famous for its nearly 1,000 extant monumental statues, called moai, created by the early rapa nui people.
Island of mystery far in the south pacific lies a lonely place called easter island. Easter island, an isosceles triangle of volcanic rock in the pacific ocean, is two thousand miles from both tahiti and chile and one of the most isolated places on earth. The mystery of easter island by routledge katherine abebooks. Samuel and audrey travel and food videos 111,726 views. Easter island by thor heyerdahl meet your next favorite book. Over thirty years ago, the man who did such important, pioneering work in kontiki wrote another bestselling book, akuaku, about easter island. Easter island affords no good anchorage, and our plan was that the yacht, after disembarking the scientific members and waiting awhile off the coast, should return to talcahuano under charge of mr.
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