Augustin Kramer's account of his sojourn in the Samoa Islands from 1897 to 1899. Of particular importance to Samoans are the original documents containing cerem

Three countries (independent Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga) are combined for the first time to reflect travel patterns to these increasingly popular destinati

Looks back at the American involvement in the islands, historical events, cultural artifacts, and the people and topography of the islands.

This book explores the first encounters between Samoans and Europeans up to the arrival of the missionaries, using all available sources for the years 1722 to t

A new history of globalization and empire at the crossroads of the Pacific. Located halfway between Hawai‘i and Australia, the islands of Samoa have long been