Robert Evans 
Palau: a Cultural Geography [EPUB ebook] 

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Palau is the furthest western island group of the Pacific Islands. The Philippines are to its west about 500 nautical miles away. To the south is the western end of New Guinea.
Although these island peoples all have their roots in Southeast Asia, they have lost ties to their ancient homeland. Each has their own set of customs and beliefs and cannot be lumped together.
In this cultural geography, youll learn all you ever wanted to know about the Palau Islands, beginning with their discovery in the fifteenth century, to their American takeover in the 1950s, and life there today. The author covers the history, economy, education, government, language, health, religion, and overall environment of the islands.
Youll also learn about Palaus complex aboriginal culture and how for thousands of years, it has had a well-established matrilineal society. Village organization ideally consists of ten totemic clans graphically oriented in a system.
Explore the majestic beauty and rich history of the Palau Islands with this detailed cultural geography that will make you feel as though youre there in person.

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Robert Evans is an Army veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific. He was born into an Army family and earned a Bachelor of Arts in history and a certificate in Pacific studies. He spent forty years in the construction field and is also the author of Truk Lagoon: A Cultural Geography. He lives in Hawaii.

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Ngôn ngữ Anh ● định dạng EPUB ● Trang 470 ● ISBN 9781532001666 ● Kích thước tập tin 0.6 MB ● Nhà xuất bản iUniverse ● Được phát hành 2016 ● Có thể tải xuống 24 tháng ● Tiền tệ EUR ● TÔI 6260204 ● Sao chép bảo vệ Adobe DRM
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