This is the definitive comprehensive work on the history, skills and traditions of the Hawaiian canoe from ancient voyaging craft through the evolution to the modern racing canoe. By 1200 A.D. they had settled remote Easter Island to the east, Hawaii to the north, and New Zealand to the south---in short, every habitable island in a sweep of blue roughly equal in size to the entire land mass of the Western hemisphere.
This is a copy of The Hawaiian Canoe by Tommy Holmes, a definitive work on the history and traditions of Hawaiian voyaging craft.The book covers the history of canoes from ancient times to their evolution, featuring numerous illustrations, diagrams, and photographs.It was published by Editions Limited in Honolulu, with popular editions released in 1993 and 1996.The work is considered a essential reference for those interested in Polynesian seafaring heritage and the revival of traditional navigation ISBN: 0-915013-15-0 Condition: Pre-Owned Good Please look closely at all photos for best depiction of all details. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!