Title: Letters from Samoa : life, love, and lore of the Manuá Islands /
Authors: La Haye, Mary Elizabeth Pansini.; Harris, Albert Wray, 1894-1953.; Harris, Anna, -1970.
Publisher: Intercon Pub.,
Year: 2004
Subjects: La Haye, Mary Elizabeth Pansini Family.; La Haye, Mary Elizabeth Pansini Travel American Samoa.; Harris, Albert Wray, Correspondence.; Harris, Anna, Correspondence.; Harris family.; United States.; Manua Islands (American Samoa) Description and travel.; Manua Islands (American Samoa) Social life and customs.; Manua Islands (American Samoa) History.
Abstract: "Paints a vivid picture of ancient beliefs in conflict with modern religion and medicine; ritual ceremonies for marriage, birth and death; the anemone that holds life and death. The tales of loneliness, disease and perils of mother nature prove a challenge. but with all this there is laughter and beauty. And now, Mary shares fa'a Samoa with all who turn the pages of this book"--Backcover.