Originally published in 1900, this handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the islands of the Pacific Ocean, including Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. The book includes detailed descriptions of the geography, flora, and fauna of each island, as well as information on the cultures and languages of the indigenous peoples. It is an invaluable resource for historians, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the Pacific region. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.