The mystery of Easter island: the story of an expedition by Katherine Routledge
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"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.)
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| Author | Routledge, Katherine, 1866-1935 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F3051: Latin America local history: Chile |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Subject | Oceania -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Easter Island |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69807 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 833 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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