Early Man and the Ocean: A Search for the Beginnings of Navigation and Seaborne Civilizations

Contents: pt. I. Early ships and the sea. The beginning of navigation -- Paths across the oceans -- pt. II. The Atlantic problem. Isolationists versus diffusionists -- The bearded Gods before Columbus -- Columbus and the Vikings -- pt. III. The Pacific problem. From Asia to Polynesia the easy way -- Incas led the Europeans to Polynesia -- Balsa raft navigation -- Culture plants and early navigators -- pt. IV. Steppingstones from South America. The pre-Spanish use of the Galapagos -- The coconuts of Cocos Island -- Easter Island statues -- The world's loneliest meeting place -- Review and discussion. Note: Includes index.