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Legends of Old Honolulu
1911
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"Hawaiian Legends of Old Honolulu by W.D. Westervelt [1915]. Of all of the sacred landscapes of the Pacific, the area around Honolulu is rich in lore." (Quote from sacred-texts.com) Table of Contents Publisher's Preface; Foreword; Introduction; Pronunciation; The Migration Of The Hawaiians; Legendary Places In Honolulu; The God Of Pakaka Temple; Legend Of The Bread-fruit Tree; The Gods Who Found Water; The Water Of Life Of Ka-ne; Mamala The Surf-rider; A Shark Punished At Waikiki; The Legendary Origin Of Kapa; Creation Of Man; The Chief With The Wonderful Servants ; The Great Dog Ku; The Cannibal Dog-man; The Canoe Of The Dragon; The Wonderful Shell; The Ghost Dance On Punchbowl; The Bird-man Of Nuuanu Valley; The Owls Of Honolulu; The Two Fish From Tahiti; Iwa, The Notable Thief Of Oahu; Pikoi The Rat-killer; Kawelo; "chief Man-eater"; Lepe-a-moa; Kamapuaa Legends; Appendix Polynesian Language About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion and Mythology. http://www.forgottenbooks.org Forgotten 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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William Drake Westervelt
William Drake Westervelt
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William Drake Westervelt was the author of several books and magazines on Hawaiian history and legends. He drew upon the collections of David Malo, Samuel Kamakau, and Abraham Fornander to popularize Hawaiian folklore
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