The Tongan Double Canoes

The double canoe constituted the backbone of Polynesian culture, since it enabled the Polynesians to enter and conquer the Pacific. In Tonga two types were known: the tongiaki and the kalia. Contrary to most contributions, the author argues that the Tongans were not only the Western Pacific masters of navigation, but also of canoe designing.

• | By (Author): Peter Suren
• | Publisher: Peter Lang AG
• | Publication Date: Nov 20, 2018
• | Country of Publication: Switzerland
• | Number of Pages: 178 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Softback
• | ISBN-10: 3631745524
• | ISBN-13: 9783631745526