Title: The eighth land :
Authors: Barthel, Thomas S.,
Date: 1978
Publisher: University Press of Hawaii,
Physical description: xi, 372 pages ; 22 cm
Language: English
LC classification: F
Abstract: Analysis based principally on "Manuscript E", written by Easter Islanders in the early 20th century and made public in 1955. Refutes Heyerdahl's contention that aboriginals from the Americas settled Easter Island, asserting instead discovery and settlement by central Polynesians. Reliance on ethnoscientific data on place names, ethnobotany, ethnozoology, calendrical divisions, etc. Includes the complete Rapanui (Polynesian) text of Manuscript E.
Contents: The first inhabitants of Easter Island -- Earlier history in the old homeland -- The dream voyage of Hau Maka -- The explorers -- The voyage of Hotu Matua -- The arrival of Hotu Matua -- Conflict with Oroi -- Conflict with Vakai -- The death of Hotu Matua -- The stone figures -- Appendix I: Origin of manuscript E -- Appendix II: Text of manuscript E.
Notes: Translation of Das achte Land. Includes index.
Subject headings (LCSH): Easter Island--History.; Easter Island--Kings and rulers.; Hotu Matú'a, Easter Island chief.; Polynesians in Easter Island--History.; Polynesians--Easter Island--History.