Reseña

Ever since European explorers first visited the Pacific Ocean, the region has enjoyed an unparalleled reputation for beauty both on land and beneath the water. Less well known, however, is the rich tapestry of human history that has also existed here, encompassing everything from the arrival of the Polynesians to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. This book presents you with twelve of the most relevant historical episodes associated with the Pacific, compiled for people looking to get the very most out of their travels to the region or simply curious about this remote part of the world.

The Travel Enrichment Series is a unique literary concept of 12 background stories, each one relevant to the geographical area that you intend to visit, presented in a single, concise volume. It offers readers an eclectic mix of regional history, current affairs, and selected biographies, and provides just the right amount of detail to be interesting and informative, without the need to read an entire book on every subject. The stories can be read independently from each other and in any order, and James Grant-Peterkin has employed his years of lecturing experience to choose a blend of enrichment material that is both educational and engaging.

James has been studying and teaching about Polynesia for over two decades, and personally selected the twelve stories in this book as the ‘must-know’ events for anyone trying to understand the South Pacific.