NGS 1974 Discoveres Of The Pacific - National Geographic maps

The Discoverers of the Pacific map was published in December 1974 as half of a two-map set with the Islands of the Pacific map and the article "The Coming of the Polynesians." An educational work, this map contains an abundance of information about Pacific Islanders, their shipbuilding techniques, types of canoes, and how they navigated using the stars, birds, and other natural data. • A map showing the travels of Pacific Islanders and how various islands were discovered • Information on Pacific Islanders, their history, and their extraordinary sea-faring abilities • Illustrations and information on the canoe-building practices of Pacific Islanders • Illustrations and information about many types of canoes • "Steering by Stars and Sea" article with illustrations to show how islanders navigated • Illustrations of various peoples who inhabited the Pacific • Illustrations of native shipbuilding tools Language: english Size: ca 94 x 57,1cm available options: - paper - double sided encapsulated (inscribedable or wiped off) - mounted as pinboard with silver-coloured aluminium frame, one sided laminated (inscribedable or wiped off) This digital print requires up to 10 - 14 days of delivery time.