Table of Contents Foreword by Chang Kwang-chih Preface from the first edition by Li, Paul Jen-kuei Preface from the second edition by Li, Paul Jen-kuei Part One Origins and Migration Chapter 1 The Homeland of the Indigenous Peoples of Taiwan Chapter 2 Migratory history of the Austronesians in Taiwan Chapter 3 Distribution of Austronesian Languages and Migration of Austronesians in Taiwan Chapter 4 Origins and Early Migration of Indigenous Groups in Eastern Taiwan Chapter 5 Prehistoric Culture of the Austronesians Chapter 6 Seafaring Terminology Common Among the Austronesian Languages of Taiwan Chapter 7 Regarding the legend of the dwarves among the Austronesians of Taiwan Part Two Preservation and Development Chapter 1 The Importance of Taiwan, as Seen from the Diversity of Species and Ethnic Groups Chapter 2 Cherishing Languages without a Writing System Chapter 3 Taiwan's Pioneers of Linguistics Chapter 4 Review of Techniques for Compiling a Dictionary of an Austronesian Language Specific to Taiwan Chapter 5 Some Essentials for Teaching Native Languages of the Aborigines Chapter 6 Going the Trek Alone Addendum The Father of Austronesian Linguistics in Taiwan