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Joseph Paul Gaimard’s 1819 CHamoru/Chamorro Vocabulary
Dr. Alexander M. Kerr of the University of Guam translated Joseph Paul Gaimard’s 1819 glossary of CHamoru words assembled while he was on Guam in
European Exploration, Trade, and Scientific Studies
Mapping the Pacific
Although there are Chinese records from 1226 mentioning islands located in the area of the Philippines, no Chinese map referring to the area now called
European Exploration, Trade, and Scientific Studies
Louis Claude de Freycinet
Louis Claude de Freycinet (1779 – 1841) was born in France, and at the age of 14, he joined the French navy. His early stint
European Exploration, Trade, and Scientific Studies
Jules Sébastien César Dumont d’Urville
French explorer Jules Sébastien César Dumont d’Urville lead two French Navy expeditions into Oceania. Beginning in April 1826 to February 1829, d’Urville accompanied the corvette
Ancient Guam Era
Early European Observations of CHamorus/Chamorros
Early European observations of the CHamorus people represent a significant source of ethnographical and historical information. Many comments made by visitors to the Marianas focus