The statues that walked / Hunt, Terry L

The authors discuss what they learned about the mystery of Easter Island through a series of archaeological discoveries, arguing that, contrary to prevailing beliefs, the islanders were inventive environmental stewards, and answering questions about the making and moving of the enormous statues that populate the landscape.

Explores the origins and history of the statues of Easter Island. Studies archeological discoveries on the island, and offers a new view of the culture that once inhabited the island.