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Title: History's Greatest Mysteries: Easter Island

Author: Charles River Editors

Narrator: Steve Carlson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-06-15

Publisher: Charles River Editors

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: History, World

Publisher's Summary:

Far out in the south-eastern part of the Pacific Ocean lies one of the world's most remote islands. Located over 2,000 miles away from Chile and South America, the nearest continent, and over 1,300 miles away from its nearest inhabited neighbor, Pitcairn Island, Easter Island is a solitary mass of land alone at the southeastern-most point of the Polynesian Triangle. And yet this small patch of land, a mere dot within the vast Pacific Ocean, is one of the most famous islands in the world.

Today, Easter Island is almost synonymous for the unique artifacts that grace its coastline and interior, particularly the nearly 900 monumental statues that are unlike anything found elsewhere across the globe. Known as "Moai" by the island inhabitants, these statues have amazed everyone who has seen them in person or in photos, and they have befuddled researchers attempting to answer important questions about them. The Moai also vary considerably, with the tallest having a height of over 70 feet and the shortest being less than 4 feet. With the average statue having a height of about 13 feet and a weight of several tons, it's unclear how or why the inhabitants constructed them, and given the manner in which they were positioned across certain parts of Easter Island, it's also unclear how the inhabitants transported the giant monoliths. On top of that, some researchers have speculated that only a third of the Moai made it to their intended destination on the island.

Of course, before these statues could be created, the people who made them needed to find their way to Easter Island's desolate location, which was quite literally in the middle of the nowhere. Then they also needed to learn how to settle there and survive. The story of Easter Island's statues is extraordinary, but the story of how people came to be there in the first place is just as incredible.

Members Reviews:

A well balanced short history of Rapa Nui

I very much liked the detailed explanation of theories built around the mystery of Rapa Nui. But rather than speculating it shows that ancient people of Rapa Nui had all they needed to make the architectural landmarks of their culture. The same people fell into their own ecological trap and the historical events just added on to this.

All is told in simple words, telling the fascinating story of the Rapa Nui people from the beginning up to our time.

Excellent guide

Took this with me on trip to Easter Island. Provided extra information to enhance to journey into the different areas. An amazing place.

Three Stars

Did not tell how statues were transported or installed.

too short

Interesting book but way too short. Never would have bought it if I knew it was so short. Should be cheaper for what you get.

History's Mysteries Easter Island

Best book I've seen on attempting to explain the mysteries of Easter Island. Written so anybody can understand it. Worth the read if you have ever been curious about Easter Island.