Marcia Brown's powerful retelling of the story of Paka'a and his
son Ku-a-Paka'a conveys the beauty and pomp of ancient Hawaii and
recreates a life and culture of days now past. In this legend a
brave young boy endeavors to restore his exiled father to his
position as royal guardian and personal attendant to the king. How
the boy's remarkable courage and ingenuity help his father regain
his rightful place as "backbone of the king" is an eloquent,
exciting narrative. Through the skillful meshing of authentic
chants and taut prose, Marcia Brown gives the reader a memorable
glimpse into a little-known folklore that can hold its own with the
great legends of the world. Backbone of the King is inspired by
"The Story of Paka'a and his son Ku-a-Paka'a," a Hawaiian legend
that came to Marcia Brown's attention in the autumn of 1962, when
she was visiting the islands. An inveterate traveler and
storyteller, it was almost inevitable that she receive as a gift a
collection of Hawaiian legends. When she returned to the islands
the following year, she spent some twelve months painting and
studying Hawaiiana. She also inquired into the background of the
Paka'a story.
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