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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (43 download)
Download or read book Kona Legends written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Eliza D. Maguire
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book Kona Legends written by Eliza D. Maguire and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Eliza D. Maguire
Publisher : Petroglyph PressLtd
ISBN 13 : 9780912180052
Total Pages : 47 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (8 download)
Download or read book Kona Legends written by Eliza D. Maguire and published by Petroglyph PressLtd. This book was released on 1966-06-01 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was in 1866 that Eliza Maguire first heard these stories from old Hawaiians on Huehue Ranch in the Kona district of the island of Hawaii. Many years later she translated them into English. First published in 1926, they are simple tales shared among the people of Kekaha, the barren, desolate section of North Kona that has often been ravaged by Pele, the Volcano Goddess.
Author : A. Grove Day
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824885007
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)
Download or read book Hawaiian Legends in English written by A. Grove Day and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past two centuries, a considerable number of Hawaiian legends have been translated into English. Although this material has been the subject of studies in anthropology, ethnology, and comparative mythology, no study has been made made of the translations and the translators themselves. Nor has a definitive bibliography of published translations been compiled. The purpose of this volume is to provide an extensive, annotated bibliography of both primary translations and secondary retellings in English, together with a historical and critical study of the more important translations.
Author : John R. K. Clark
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824809768
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (97 download)
Download or read book Beaches of the Big Island written by John R. K. Clark and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1985-09-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Island, world famous for its active volcanoes and coral gardens, has many wonderful beaches. In fact its shoreline is as diverse and dynamic as the rest of this massive island and includes more than 100 black, green, and white sand beaches. The Beaches series by John R. K. Clark include Beaches of Maui County, Beaches of the Big Island, Beaches of Kauai and Niihau, and The Beaches of Oahu. The author, an ocean recreation consultant, includes comprehensive site descriptions of hundreds of beaches in the Hawaiian Islands and shares his extensive knowledge of, and deep respect for, Hawaii's shorelines.
Author : Frances K. Reed
Publisher : Petroglyph Press, Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780912180458
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)
Download or read book Hilo Legends written by Frances K. Reed and published by Petroglyph Press, Limited. This book was released on 1987 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of traditional Hawaiian myths and legends, many concerning the demigod Maui, from the area of Hilo, a large town on the northeast coast of the island of Hawaii.
Author : David Kalakaua (King of Hawaii)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 572 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book The Legends and Myths of Hawaii written by David Kalakaua (King of Hawaii) and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Bo Flood
Publisher : Bess Press
ISBN 13 : 9781573060783
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (67 download)
Download or read book Pacific Island Legends written by Bo Flood and published by Bess Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects forty-three historical or traditional stories from the Pacific Islands, including creation myths and stories of gods, heroes, and ordinary people. --amazon.com.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book Hawaiian Legends Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David Kalakaua
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
ISBN 13 : 1513278002
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (132 download)
Download or read book The Legends and Myths of Hawaii written by David Kalakaua and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A moving account of Hawaii’s most culturally significant stories, presented by King David Kalākaua. 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 Kalākaua’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. Add this beautiful edition to your bookshelf, or enjoy the digital edition on any e-book device.
Author : William D. Westervelt
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462901360
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)
Download or read book Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods written by William D. Westervelt and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11-22 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “…Of special value to all who are concerned with the study of comparative folklore… an entertaining dip into Hawaiian mythology…For all who enjoy or who study folklore, the republication of these books will be welcomed.” —South China Morning Post Hawaiian Legends of Ghost and Ghost-Gods is a series of richly entertaining Hawaiian folk tales. The legends of the Hawaiian Islands are as diverse as those of any there region in the world. At the same time, although Hawaiian mythology follows the laws upon which all myths are constructed; these legends are entirely distinct in form and thought from those of European origin. Often, of course, there historical foundation that has been dealt with fancifully and enlarged to miraculous proportions. In addition to creating an abundance of attractive nature myths and cycle of legends recounting the exploits of the wonder-working demigod a magically entertaining series of tales about ghost and ghost-gods, and it was from this group of legends that W.D. Westervelt collected and translated the ones that make up the present volume.
Author : Elizabeth Blish Hughes
Publisher : The Countryman Press
ISBN 13 : 1581579845
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (815 download)
Download or read book Explorer's Guide Hawaii's Big Island: A Great Destination written by Elizabeth Blish Hughes and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2008-12-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to this increasingly popular Hawaiian paradise known for its simmering volcanoes, sugary beaches, and exotic landscape. As with all Explorer's Great Destinations guides, the author provides unbiased critical opinions and candid reviews about lodging, food, attractions, culture, and recreation. With up-to-date maps and photos throughout, this is an invaluable guide for your next trip.
Author : Vivian L. Thompson
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824813024
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (13 download)
Download or read book Hawaiian Legends of Tricksters and Riddlers written by Vivian L. Thompson and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1990-11-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to some of the oldest and least-known of Hawaii's legends, man became a trickster to survive, and later became a riddler to win a place for himself in society. Vivian Thompson's tales, written for youngsters, are based on some of the earliest recorded versions of these legends; they instruct and delight readers of today as the oral traditions of old captivated their audiences. The first voyagers to Hawaii were filled with terror of the unknown terrain inhabited by evil spirits. Fearless fellows, tricksters - those who could match wits not only against nature, spirits, and monsters but also against chiefs and kings who held the power of life and death - became the heroes of the common people. As trickster legends emerged from primitive Hawaii, so riddler legends grew from later Hawaii, where mental as well as physical skills were admired.
Author : David Kalakaua (King of Hawaii)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 586 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Legends and Myths of Hawaii written by David Kalakaua (King of Hawaii) and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Caren Loebel-Fried
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824825379
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (253 download)
Download or read book Hawaiian Legends of the Guardian Spirits written by Caren Loebel-Fried and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2002-12-31 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Hawaiians lived in a world where all of nature was alive with the spirits of their ancestors. These aumakua have lived on through the ages as family guardians and take on many natural forms, thus linking many Hawaiians to the animals, plants, and natural phenomena of their island home. Individuals have a reciprocal relationship with their guardian spirits and offer worship and sacrifice in return for protection, inspiration, and guidance. Hawaiian Legends of the Guardian Spirits is told in words and pictures by award-winning artist Caren Loebel-Fried. The ancient legends are brought to life in sixty beautiful block prints, many vibrantly colored, and narrated in a lively "read-aloud" style, just as storytellers of old may have told them hundreds of years ago. Notes are included, reflecting the careful and extensive research done for this volume at the Bishop Museum Library and Archives in Honolulu and at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. A short section on the process of creating the block prints that illustrate the book is also included. The matching poster of "A Chance Meeting with the Iiwi" measures 22 x 28 inches.
Author : William Drake Westervelt
Publisher : Sanzani Edizioni
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Legends of Gods and Ghosts written by William Drake Westervelt and published by Sanzani Edizioni. This book was released on 2024-01-25 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Excerpt from Legends of the Wailuku: As Told by Old Hawaiians and Done Into the English Tongue Fed from the great watershed of Hawaii far up the densely wooded flanks of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea - often snow-capped in winter - the Wailuku River roars through the very center of Hilo, principal town of the Island of Hawaii. There are many vague stories as to why the Wailuku River was so named. In the Hawaiian tongue Wailuku means literally "destroying water." In olden times before there were bridges and other safeguards the river wrought considerable damage to property and during the rainy season it took its toll of human lives. Legends connected with the Wailuku tend to confirm the belief that it was named for its violent habits. Long ago, so one legend goes, the much dreaded Kuna (dragon) blocked the gorge below Rainbow Falls with intent to back the waters up and drown the goddess Hina, who dwelt in the great cave for which the falls form a curtain. How her son, the demi-god Maui, came to the rescue, saved his mother, and finally hunted Kuna from his lair up the river and slew him, is told in the legend, "The Last of Kuna."
Author : W. D. Westervelt
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
ISBN 13 : 1513297392
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (132 download)
Download or read book Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods written by W. D. Westervelt and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods (1915) is a collection of Hawaiian folktales and myths by W. D. Westervelt. Connecting the origin story of Hawaii to the traditions of other Polynesian cultures, Westervelt provides an invaluable resource for understanding the historical and geographical scope of Hawaiian culture. Drawing on the work of David Malo, Samuel Kamakau, and Abraham Fornander, Westervelt, originally from Ohio, became a leading authority on the Hawaiian Islands, publishing extensively on their legends, religious beliefs, and folk tales. “The legends of the Hawaiian Islands are as diverse as those of any country in the world. They are also entirely distinct in form and thought from the fairy-tales which excite the interest and wonder of the English and German children. The mythology of Hawaii follows the laws upon which all myths are constructed.” Part ethnography, part geological description, Westervelt’s work is a powerful celebration of the cultural traditions of the Hawaiian Islands. In these legends, ghosts and gods interact with the environment and the daily lives of islanders, shaping human society and the land itself. Highlights include the story of the Wauhaula heiau, or temple, the legend of the enraged Hau-pu and the Rock of Kauai, and the tale of Nanaue, the shark-man of Waipio Valley. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of W. D. Westervelt’s Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods is a classic of Hawaiian literature reimagined for modern readers.
