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A moving account of Hawaii's most culturally significant stories, presented by King David Kalakaua. The Legends and Myths of Hawaii introduces readers to the social, historical, and religious customs of native Hawaiians, revealing the history of a culture that, for many years, functioned without outside influence. Chapters on leaders such as "Hina, the Helen of Hawaii," "Hua, King of Hana," and "Kelea, the Surf-Rider of Maui" illustrate Hawaii's most important tales and traditions. Originally published in 1888, King David Kalakaua's book remains a compelling and enduring collection of the archipelago's most memorable tales. With an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Legends and Myths of Hawaii is specially designed for modern readers.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger PublishingAcentsa -a centss Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for e
Originally released in 1888, The Legends and Myths of Hawaii is a stirring account of Hawaii’s most culturally significant stories presented by King David Kalākaua. It highlights important moments in the island’s history before and during its political transitions. The Legends and Myths of Hawaii is often considered a historical narrative as opposed to fables. It details critical events throughout Hawaii’s history featuring some of its most notable figures. The book contains chapters on “Hina, the Helen of Hawaii,” “Hua, King of Hana,” “Kelea, the Surf-Rider of Maui” and “Kahalaopuna, the Princess of Manoa.” It is a brilliant introduction to the social, historical and religious customs of its native peoples. King David Kalākaua’s book was used to shine a positive light on ancient Hawaiian history. It preserves the stories of the many men and women who ruled the island for years without outside influence. It’s a compelling and enduring collection of Hawaii’s most memorable tales. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Legends and Myths of Hawaii is both modern and readable.
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