The mystery of Easter island: the story of an expedition

"The Mystery of Easter Island: The Story of an Expedition" by Katherine Routledge is a true story about a trip to a faraway island in the early 1900s. The book tells about the author's journey to Easter Island, where she wants to learn about the big stone statues and the people who lived there long ago. The story explains why she went, how they traveled, and what her group discovered, especially about how the giant statues were made and where they came from. The book starts by talking about why Routledge wanted to go to Easter Island and the problems she had getting ready, like building a boat called the "Mana." It describes finding the boat and getting everything they needed for the trip, pointing out how difficult it was to find and pack supplies. The story teases the secrets of Easter Island, mentioning how everyone is curious about the stone statues and how the expedition hopes to find some answers. Through personal stories, the beginning of the book feels both like an adventure and a search for knowledge.