Book Description:
'This is the last of Westervelt's six books of Hawaiian lore. Starting in mythological times, and retelling some of the migration legends, the book primarily focuses on the period of European contact, Hawaiian Historical Legends is of interest for anyone studying encounters between cultures, particularly where one of the cultures has a technological advantage. The core of the book is set against the background of consolidation of political authority in the islands (which was already underway before contact), the fall of the old tapu bound absolute rule of the chiefs and the priests, and finally the emergence of modern Hawaiian civil culture.' (Quote from wikipedia.org)Table of Contents: Publisher's Preface; Preface; Pronunciation; Maui The Polynesian; Maui Seeking Immortality; The Water Of Life; A viking Of The Pacific; Legendary Home Of The Polynesians; The Sons Of Kii; Paao From Samoa; Moi keha, The Restless; Laa From Tahiti; First Foreigners; Captain Cook; The ivory Of Oahu; The Alapa Regiment; The Last Prophet Of Oahu; The Eight Of Oahu; The Red Mouth Gun; The Law Of The Splintered Paddle; Last Of The Tabu; First Hawaiian Printing; The First Constitution; The Hawaiian FlagAbout the Publisher: Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.orgForgotten Books is about sharing knowledge, not about making money. Our books are priced at wholesale prices. We print in large sans serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes. Happy reading!
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