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The mystery of Easter island: the story of an expedition

By Katherine Routledge
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Members of an archaeological expedition recount a multi-year voyage to a remote Pacific island, describing landing and daily life aboard their vessel, detailed surveys and measurements of the island's stone statues and burial places, collection of vocabulary and folklore, and interactions with local inhabitants and officials. The narrative blends travel anecdotes and practical details with historical notes drawn from early visitors' accounts, explains field methods and the difficulties of survey and preservation, and presents preliminary archaeological observations while indicating that fuller technical reports and measurements will follow.

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Katherine Routledge

Katherine Routledge was a British explorer and archaeologist, best known for her pioneering work on Easter Island in the early 20th century. Her notable book, "The Mystery of Easter Island: The Story of an Expedition," documents her extensive research and findings during her expedition to the island in 1914. Routledge's contributions to the understanding of the island's unique culture and monumental stone statues, known as moai, have had a lasting impact on the field of archaeology. Her work not only shed light on the history of Easter Island but also highlighted the significance of preserving its cultural heritage.

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