Published by Hachette Livre - BNF, 2018
ISBN 10: 2019220059 ISBN 13: 9782019220051
Seller: booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, U.S.A.
Soft Cover. Condition: new.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0365971316 ISBN 13: 9780365971313
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complexities of French colonial ventures in the South Pacific, exploring the intricate interplay between European ambitions and Polynesian traditions in the 19th century. From the early attempts to establish settlements on the Marquesas Islands to the exploration of Tahiti and the establishment of a French protectorate, the book sheds light on the impact of French rule on the local populations. Analyzing the political maneuvers, conflicts, and cultural encounters, the author unravels the motivations, strategies, and consequences of French expansionism in this pivotal region of the Pacific Ocean. The book offers a balanced perspective, examining both the aspirations of French colonists and the experiences of Tahitian and Marquesan societies under colonial rule, providing valuable insights into the enduring legacy of European imperialism in the Pacific. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0259377546 ISBN 13: 9780259377542
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes a deep dive into the history of the Marquesas Islands, from their initial discovery by Spanish explorers to the role they played in the whaling industry and their eventual annexation by France. The author provides a detailed overview of the islands' indigenous inhabitants and their complex culture, including their language, rituals, and social structure. The book also discusses the impact of European contact on the Marquesas, from the introduction of Christianity to the devastating effects of disease. Through its comprehensive analysis of archival documents and firsthand accounts, this book offers a rich and nuanced understanding of this fascinating archipelago and its people. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books
ISBN 10: 0365936278 ISBN 13: 9780365936275
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book unveils the rich history and cultural tapestry of the Tahitian people. It delves into the complexities of their society, exploring the intricate political system, religious beliefs, and societal structure that shaped their lives. The author draws from a wealth of sources, including oral traditions, written accounts, and archaeological evidence, to paint a vivid picture of the Tahitian people's past. Through this detailed examination, the book sheds light on the profound influence of European explorers and missionaries, whose arrival in the 18th century marked a transformative chapter in Tahitian history. It explores the profound impact these outsiders had on the islands' political landscape, religious practices, and way of life, ultimately shaping the Tahitian society we know today. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1844 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 356 Language: French Volume 1 Pages: 356 Volume 1.
LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1843 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 428 Language: French Pages: 428.
LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1844 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 774 Language: French Volume 2 Pages: 774 Volume 2.
Published by Legare Street Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1021964328 ISBN 13: 9781021964328
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
Published by Legare Street Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1019786515 ISBN 13: 9781019786512
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1852
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1851
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1851
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1851
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1851
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1852
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1852
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1852
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1852
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1852
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1852
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1852
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1851
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1852
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1851
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1851
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1852
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1852
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1852
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1852
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.
Published by Paris, Depot General de la Marine, 1852
Seller: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Germany
Map
Very rare engraved sea chart. -- Size of the sheet: c. 26 x 33 cm. -- in good condition. || Sehr seltene gestochene Seekarte. -- gut erhalten. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.