Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 562 Turner, George 1817 1891 Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before Produced by Michael Ciesielski and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before" by George Turner is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book explores the geography, culture, and belief systems of the Samoan islands, offering an insightful look into the lives and traditions of the native inhabitants. It delves into various aspects, including early visitors to the islands, mythology, religious practices, social structures, and the natural environment, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding Samoan heritage. The opening of the book introduces readers to Samoa's geographical position and its rich volcanic landscape. Turner provides descriptions of the islands' topography, including Savaii, Upolu, and Tutuila, emphasizing their lush vegetation and natural features. He also discusses the history of early explorers who documented these islands, such as Dutch, French, and British navigators. Furthermore, the text lays the groundwork for understanding the local cosmology, presenting creation myths and genealogies that reflect the Samoans' connection to their land and deities. The initial chapters serve to establish a framework for later discussions on Samoan culture and spirituality, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of life in Samoa and the impact of external influences over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Samoan Islands Islands of the Pacific -- Social life and customs DU Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Other Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 424991 2025-10-06T08:47:54.224587 text/html 402898 2024-10-28T21:14:17 text/html 699600 2025-10-06T08:48:03.341513 application/epub+zip 703216 2025-10-06T08:47:57.692556 application/epub+zip 220316 2025-10-06T08:47:56.281557 application/epub+zip 1012460 2025-10-06T08:48:07.378512 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 983829 2025-10-06T08:48:02.244563 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 423186 2022-09-07T15:10:05.264636 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 376743 2025-10-06T08:47:53.455582 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 356944 2024-10-28T21:14:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16765 2025-10-06T08:48:07.517484 application/rdf+xml 18704 2025-10-06T08:47:56.794548 image/jpeg 4097 2025-10-06T08:47:56.538585 image/jpeg 701173 2025-10-06T08:47:54.274572 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia