Amerika Samoa An Anthropological Photo Essay

The poetic beauty of this Samoan proverb is expressed many times and in many ways in this anthropological photo essay on the people and culture of American Samoa. In the 198 full-color photographs reproduced here the author presents an intimate view of Samoan culture as it is found in the villages of American Samoa from Tutuila and Aunu'u to Manu'a and Swains Island. Structured upon the activities of a day and the milestones with which the people mark their lives, the photographs depict American Samoans at work and play, in their celebrations, and in their religious life. Accompanying the photographs are selected Samoan proverbs and sayings, and authors notes. Their combined effect affords the reader an appreciation of American Samoa that mere words or pictures alone could not provide.Sutter, Frederic K. is the author of 'Amerika Samoa An Anthropological Photo Essay' with ISBN 9780824809904 and ISBN 0824809904.