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WHEN THE UNIVERSE WAS AN ISLAND
Exploring the Cultural and Spiritual Cosmos of Ancient Rapa Nui

By Edmundo Edwards & Alexandra Edwards

Rapa Nui, with its hundreds of monolithic statues represents an extraordinary example of human ingenuity and several correct and incorrect theories have been laid out regarding this extraordinary culture, reflecting the many ways in which Rapa Nui has captured our imagination for centuries. This highly readable book is a complete survey of the island’s ethnography, mythology, and archaeology, covering the origins of the Rapa Nui people all the way to the end of the Ancestor Cult and the carving of statues. Complemented by photographs and drawings, the authors bring to life the history of this enigmatic island giving us fresh and up to date qualified answers to the most persistent questions. This book is perfect for anyone planning a trip to the island as well as those who have visited recently and wish to expand their knowledge in a comprehensive and entertaining volume where the truth is a hundred times more fascinating than the false shroud of mystery and speculation that usually accompanies this subject.

To order WHEN THE UNIVERSE WAS AN ISLAND please contact Edmundo Edwards at eeastman04@gmail.com.

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