Kauai: Ancient Place-Names and Their Stories

by Frederick B. Wichman

Book Overview

From the green and fertile lands of Kauai Kuapapa (ancient Kauai) came the most beautiful chiefesses, the bravest heroes, the strongest warriors, and the fiercest giants. It was a land of dauntless raiders who boldly sailed out to sea while others crept cautiously from island to island. Gods and demi-gods participated in the everyday life of the people, and the places where they lived, fought, and loved were remembered and celebrated. Gathered here...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824819438
• ISBN13: 9780824819439
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

If you care about the origin of Hawaiian names, read this!

A well researched and presented book from an authority on Hawaiian legends and history. The author has had alot of access to local family history which has been passed down through the generations. Only a real kama'aina (One who was born and raised among the native Hawaiian people) would be knowledgeable in this area. People interested in the study of the local culture will find this book a rewarding and accurate resource for information about Hawaii's legends and their relationship to the named places.