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Suggested reading on
The Marquesas and Tuamotu Islands and French Polynesia


 
Sharon ChesterHeidy Baumgartner Diana Frechoso James Oetzel
The Marquesas Islands: Mave Mai
This comprehensive text covers the geography, history, archaeology, flora and fauna of the Marquesas Islands, a part of French Polynesia. There are color photos and maps of the islands, major towns and archaeological sites. Color photos and drawings of common plants, marine mammals, fish and marine shells illustrate the natural history section. All bird species of the area are described and illustrated. A bibliography and short course on speaking Marquesan are included.
(San Mateo, California: Wandering Albatross, 1998)