Embark on a journey through the vibrant and diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands with this sweeping history by Alfred Goldsborough Mayor. From the ancient Polynesian societies of Tahiti and Fiji to the colonial encounters and struggles for independence in Papua, Java, and beyond, Mayor offers rich and nuanced perspectives on the people, cultures, and histories of this fascinating region. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.