I saw this at a local second-hand store and had to purchase it. I have no idea what I have here. Does anybody happen to know? Thank you.
Unfortunately, "The Canoes Of Oceania" wasn't found to be in any of my local libraries.
Not surprised. Original editions went out of print long ago. Bishop Museum, Honolulu, did a reprint, and even that is a scarce book to find. Occasionally, a copy pops up on eBay or elsewhere, often selling for around $300. In the last few years, a copy or two changed hands for about $100, which was an absolute steal!! A First Edition would likely run upwards of $1,000. Probably not to be found in the average community library, unless you're in a major center. You could try searching ABE.com (Advanced Book Exchange); the dealers there are probably your best bet, and there could be several opportunities and prices from which to choose. Good luck.
I always particularly liked the last one, from Wuvalu, with the big underwater spike at the ends, meant to protect the canoe from running aground on treacherous coral reefs. Fun!!!
Wow, those are truly unique. Thank you for sharing! I've been on a quest, searching for "Canoes of Oceania", and seeing if I'd get lucky and find it at one of the various second-hand shops in my surrounding area. No luck, of course.