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Raroia: Happy Island Of The South Seas

Raroia: Happy Island Of The South Seas

Hardcover

Travel GeneralFiction AnthologiesEnvironmental Studies

ISBN10: 116613461X
ISBN13: 9781166134617
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 330
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Raroia: Happy Island Of The South Seas is a book written by Bengt Danielsson. It is a non-fictional account of the author's experiences living on the remote island of Raroia in the South Pacific. The book is a detailed exploration of the island's culture, history, and way of life, as well as an examination of the impact of modernization on the island's traditional way of living. Danielsson spent several years on Raroia, living among the island's inhabitants and immersing himself in their daily routines and rituals. He provides a vivid description of the island's natural beauty, including its turquoise lagoons, coral reefs, and lush vegetation. The book also delves into the island's complex social structure, including its hierarchical system of chiefs and its unique system of land ownership. Danielsson examines the island's religious beliefs and practices, including its connection to the ancient Polynesian religion of ancestor worship. Throughout the book, Danielsson reflects on the impact of Western influence on the island's culture and traditions. He discusses the arrival of Christian missionaries, the introduction of modern technology, and the impact of tourism on the island's economy. Overall, Raroia: Happy Island Of The South Seas is a fascinating and insightful exploration of a remote and little-known part of the world. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by traditional societies in the face of modernization and globalization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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