{"product_id":"hawaiian-historical-legends-9781462901357","title":"Hawaiian Historical Legends","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThis literary treasure provides one of the earliest glimpses into pre–colonial Hawaaiin culture.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book, one of six written by Dr. Westervelt, is a fascinating compilation of Hawaiian legends and historical tales. The origins of the Hawaiian people, the demi-god Maui's search for immortality for mankind, the coming of Captain Cook, the wars of King Kamehameha, as well as other aspects of Hawaii's incredible history fill its pages. Librarians, students, collectors, and anyone who enjoys reading about ancient Hawaii will delight in \u003ci\u003eHawaiian Historical Legends\u003c\/i\u003e. Dr. Westervelt is one of the best-known raconteurs of Hawaiian stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHawaiian Historical Legends\u003c\/i\u003e presents a variety of stories both legendary and historical.  The author also considers the question of Polynesian origins and the speculative subject of Spanish visitants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther titles n this series on Hawaii include: \u003ci\u003eHawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost Gods,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHawaiian Legends of Old Honolulu Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"William D. Westervelt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48294858031355,"sku":"9781462901357","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_aff84742-4a9f-46f8-a2bc-4ed423c3415e.jpg?v=1779190593","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/hawaiian-historical-legends-9781462901357","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}