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The Richard Flores Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center (MARC) has been publishing research-based, evidence-driven academic texts primarily focused on historical and contemporary issues impacting the social, political, economic, and sustainable development of Western Pacific islands and communities for over 30 years.

MARC Publications include a variety of historical texts about Guam and Micronesia dating back to the late 1600s. From Spanish and other European accounts of their travels to the Marianas to the history of baseball in Palau, MARC Publications offers readers an extensive collection to choose from.

MARC Publications also include a series of working papers and other resources available upon email request at uogpress@triton.uog.edu. Please find the full listing of MARC Publications, Working Papers and Resources in our Catalog (provide link to catalog here).

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Available MARC Publications

The Mariana Islands, 1884-1887: Random Notes (Second Edition)

Author(s):

Francisco Olive y Garcia, Translated and Annotated by: Marjorie G. Driver

Year of Publication:

2006

Format:

Hardcover

Price: $20

This report written by Governor Francisco Olive contains his insights about the social, political, and economic conditions of the Marianas. He focuses on the underdevelopment of the islands and draws the Spanish Government to look back at the colony’s history, specifically the second half of the 19th century. The report reflects the colonial mentality of Olive, who stresses the responsibility of the Spanish Government to the inhabitants of the Marianas, leaving unchallenged the right of Spain to maintain its sovereignty over the islands.