Easter Island
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The Mystery of Easter Island
Catherine Routledge was obsessed with the idea of saving the stories of the past. She focused on the old people and prodded and pulled to do what she called save living memory. In 1919, Routledge publishes an account of her journey and research called The Mystery of Easter Island. These days, it's estimated that 75% of the population work in tourism,. An industry that generates around $120 million every year.
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