Book
Feathered gods and fishhooks: an introduction to Hawaiian archaeology and prehistory
University of Hawaii Press • Honolulu • Published In 1985 • Pages:
By: Kirch, Patrick Vinton.
Abstract
This a synthesis of Hawaiian prehistory and archaeology written for 'students and the informed general public.' Kirch discusses what the archaeologist does and what one can learn about the past through archaeology. The natural environment of Hawaii is reviewed. What follows is a summary of what is known about the first Hawaiians starting with their origins in western Polynesia and continuing on up through the early historic period. Discussed are settlements; artifacts, especially fishing technology; agriculture; burials; and social complexity.
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Polynesia
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Notes
- Patrick Vinton Kirch
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-341) and index
- LCCN
- 85001055
- LCSH
- Hawaii--Antiquities