Saipan: A Brief History Environment Each new experience seems to

Each new experience seems to bring more questions than answers—about her home

by Charles Le Gobien

Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center in Guam

The book documents the natural histories

Vonna must decide whom she wants to become in a world that seems to be constantly shifting around her

Saipan: A Brief History Environment Each new experience seems toThis well made 112 page booklet tells the history of Saipan, capitol island of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, in both text and illustrations. In a concise and accurate format, Marianas historian Don Farrell takes the reader from the roots of the indigenous Chamorros and Carolinians of Saipan, through their experiences with the Spanish, German and Japanese administrations to a graphic review of the islands role during World War II.