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Man on the rim : the peopling of the Pacific / Alan Thorne & Robert Raymond

by Alan Thorne, Robert Raymond

This exploration of the Pacific Ocean and its rim covers the history and diverse cultures of the region's inhabitants. It analyses the historical movements and increasing influence of Pacific peoples in global affairs.

Accession 3984 ISBN 0207162468 Publisher Angus & Robertson
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