Easter Island: The Rapanui Speech and the Peopling of Southeast Polynesia (1912)

Easter Island: The Rapanui Speech And The Peopling Of Southeast Polynesia is a book written by William Churchill and published in 1912. The book is a detailed study of the Rapanui language spoken by the indigenous people of Easter Island, as well as the history of the island and its people. The author explores the origins of the Rapanui language and its relationship to other Polynesian languages, as well as the cultural and linguistic influences that shaped the island's history. The book also delves into the theories surrounding the peopling of Southeast Polynesia and the migration patterns of the Polynesian people. Churchill's work provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the unique history and culture of Easter Island and its people.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.