1938 · Honolulu
by Haddon, A.C. and James Hornell.
Honolulu: Bishop Museum, 1938. seattle 2019. Small 4to. ii, 88 pp. b/w ills., maps.
First edition of "Special Publication 29" of the Bernice Bishop Museum. The third volume of a 3 volume set. Vol. I dealt with "Canoes of Polynesia, Fiji and Micronesia"; Vol. II was a study of "Canoes of Melanesia, Queensland, and New Guinea." This summary volume concerns itself with "Definition of Terms," including construction details and diagrams, "General Survey" of different kinds of canoes and their distribution, and "Conclusions," with distribution maps throughout the Pacific. The set was issued by the Bishop Museum, and is still the great work on the subject. Complete as issued. Very good condition in stiff wrappers with original printed cover laid down. (Inventory #: 41108)
First edition of "Special Publication 29" of the Bernice Bishop Museum. The third volume of a 3 volume set. Vol. I dealt with "Canoes of Polynesia, Fiji and Micronesia"; Vol. II was a study of "Canoes of Melanesia, Queensland, and New Guinea." This summary volume concerns itself with "Definition of Terms," including construction details and diagrams, "General Survey" of different kinds of canoes and their distribution, and "Conclusions," with distribution maps throughout the Pacific. The set was issued by the Bishop Museum, and is still the great work on the subject. Complete as issued. Very good condition in stiff wrappers with original printed cover laid down. (Inventory #: 41108)