{"product_id":"eyes-of-the-sky-paperback","title":"Eyes of the Sky - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKyle Shernuk\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eSyaman Rapongan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSyaman Rapongan is a chronicler of his people, the Tao, an Indigenous community who live on Orchid Island near the island of Taiwan. In \u003ci\u003eEyes of the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, he invites readers to learn the ways of this oceanic world--and to learn to see their own worlds anew through a Tao lens. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmploying oral storytelling conventions, \u003ci\u003eEyes of the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e opens by recounting the history of the Tao, from their mythic origins to the present day. Its first chapter is narrated by a giant trevally, a fish common to the waters around Orchid Island. It then tells the stories of three generations of a single family--father, son, and grandson--exploring the transformation of Tao society through their encounters with Han-Taiwanese modernity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSyaman Rapongan paints a vivid picture of his homeland--its mountains and seas, flora and fauna, climate and ecology--as well as local culture and customs. In describing fishing practices, canoe building, and conversations with friends from his village, he illustrates the Tao's ecological worldview, lived experience, and struggle to preserve their culture. Written in conversational prose with evocative detail, this book is a powerful testament to how Indigenous people and stories persevere.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSyaman Rapongan is an acclaimed Tao writer who lives on Pongso no Tao or Orchid Island. He is the author of many books, including \u003ci\u003eEyes of the Ocean\u003c\/i\u003e, published in English translation by Columbia University Press. Syaman Rapongan is a tireless advocate for Tao culture, an expert diver, and a master canoe carver. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKyle Shernuk is assistant professor of modern Chinese literature and culture at Georgetown University.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.51 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 10, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51984106455341,"sku":"9780231211710","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/aq7ft-Ejt39780231211710.webp?v=1776082013","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/eyes-of-the-sky-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}