The Mystery of Easter Island: The Story of an Expedition
1919
The Mystery of Easter Island: The Story of an Expedition
1919
Adventure, Archaeology & Anthropology, History - Other, Travel Writing
The Mystery of Easter Island: The Story of an Expedition, published in 1919 by Katherine Routledge, chronicles her groundbreaking expedition to Easter Island in 1913. This historical account details her journey aboard a custom-built yacht, the 'Mana', and the challenges faced in excavating the island's enigmatic statues while documenting the culture and traditions of its inhabitants. Routledge's work is notable for being one of the first in-depth studies of an isolated culture, blending adventure with scholarly inquiry, and remains a foundational text in the field of anthropology.
