Shirley S. (sowafeam) reviewed on 11/2/2005 + 35 more book reviews

"The women rule here" This is the message found in the early accounts of life in the islands now called the Marianas. The Chamorro tradition was shaken to its roots by tghe advent of Spanish rule, introduction of Christianity anddepopulation due to warfare and diseas Women took matter into their own hands and kept alive what they saw as important. The women preserved the culture

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