By Don A. Farrell. This first edition was recently published in 2011. It is a revision and update of the first eight chapters of the book "History of the Northern Mariana Islands," that was published in 1991. According to Farrell:
"Its purpose is twofold: a teaching tool for middle school history teachers and a general history of the Islands. It begins with an explanation of the geological formation of the Mariana Islands, extends through the periods of human habitation, development of the Chamorro and Carolinian cultures, and colonization by Spain; and ends at the point of political partition of these islands as a result of America's war with Spain in 1898."
This book is a great read with many vibrant photos.
You can order it at: http://www.cnmipss.org/commissioner-of-education/facts-figures/book-sales/
