Books by William J. Thomson
“This is a fun book, because it’s also an early visit. He does some primary archaeology. He does an inventory of moai and ahu, and describes things in detail. He also records some genealogies and oral tradition. His description of the island is very colourful. He talks about all the flies, and the dire conditions of the island at that time – a time when it was probably at its worst. It’s interesting in that regard.” Read more...
The best books on Easter Island
Terry Hunt, Historian
Interviews where books by William J. Thomson were recommended
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The Mystery of Easter Island
by Katherine Routledge -
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Ethnology of Easter Island
by Alfred Metraux -
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Te Pito Te Henua, Or Easter Island
by William J. Thomson -
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The Survival of Easter Island: Dwindling Resources and Cultural Resilience
by Jan Boersema -
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Stanley’s Dream: The Medical Expedition to Easter Island
by Jacalyn Duffin
The best books on Easter Island, recommended by Terry Hunt
The best books on Easter Island, recommended by Terry Hunt
Remote and romanticised, Easter Island – or Rapa Nui – has often been misportrayed as a mysterious site of ecocidal ruin. Terry Hunt chooses five books that paint a truer picture of the island’s history, from the accounts of early voyages to the pressures of joining the modern world. The tale that emerges is one of ingenuity, resilience, and mighty ‘statues that walked’ – as well as a lot of rats.
