The Story of Hawaii: History, Customs, Mythology, Geography & Archaeology
By William Richards Castle, Gerard Fowke, King of Hawaii David Kalakaua, James Jackson Jarves, Nathaniel Bright Emerson, United States Census Bureau
Length43h
About this audiobook
'The Story of Hawaii: History, Customs, Mythology, Geography & Archaeology' expertly navigates through the rich tapestry of Hawaii's multifaceted heritage, encapsulating the essence of its diverse past and complex cultural panorama. Encompassing a variety of literary styles from rigorous academic analyses to evocative mythological recountings, the anthology expertly balances historical gravitas with captivating folklore. Significant essays explore the intersection of indigenous knowledge and Western scholarly research, revealing Hawaii as not only a geographical entity but as a pivotal cultural microcosm, exemplified in its customs and archaeological heritage. The compilation benefits from the remarkable backgrounds of its contributors, such as historians, folklorists, and anthropologists, each braiding their distinct academic threads into a cohesive narrative. Elements from traditional Hawaiian beliefs are juxtaposed with insights provided by the United States Census Bureau, presenting a historic dialogue between native perspectives and external analyses. Such a multidisciplinary approach enriches the thematic core of the collection, positioning the works within wider movements of postcolonial studies and cultural preservation. This anthology is a treasure trove for readers eager to unearth the layered narratives of Hawaii, beyond the usual tourist gaze. It offers a profound understanding of the Hawaiian spirit, conveyed through scholarly diligence and a passion for comprehensive cultural portrayal. Readers seeking a profound, educative exploration of Hawaii will find this collection both enlightening and essential, inviting them to a deeper appreciation and dialogue about Hawaii's past and present.
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GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length43 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Story of Hawaii: History, Customs, Mythology, Geography & Archaeology
26V--CEREMONIES OF GRADUATION; DÉBUT OF A HULA DANCER
2General Information
27VI.--THE PASSWORD--THE SONG OF ADMISSION
3Basic Information
28VII.--WORSHIP AT THE ALTAR OF THE HALAU
4History
29VIII.--COSTUME OF THE HULA DANCER
5About the Geographic Areas
30IX.--THE HULA ALA'A-PAPA
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6Centers of Population
31X.--THE HULA PA-ÍPU, OR KUÓLO
7Most Populous, Largest, and Dense Areas
32XI.--THE HULA KI'I
8Hawaiian History
33XII.--THE HULA PAHU
9THE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE
34XIII.--THE HULA ÚLI-ULÍ
10HAWAIIAN HISTORY TO 1898
35XIV.--THE HULA PUÍLI
11HAWAII AS AN AMERICAN TERRITORY
36XV.--THE HULA KA-LAAU
12Archaeological Discoveries in Hawaii
37XVI.--THE HULA ÍLI-ÍLI
13INTRODUCTION
38XVII.--THE HULA KÁ-ÉKE-ÉKE
14MOLOKAI ISLAND
39XVIII.--AN INTERMISSION
15HAWAII ISLAND
40XIX.--THE HULA MAU-KANI
16MAUI ISLAND
41XX.--THE HULA OHE
17KAUAI ISLAND
42XXI.--THE MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF THE HAWAIIANS
18CONCLUSIONS
43XXII.--GESTURE
19The Volcanoes Of Hawaii
44XXIII.--THE HULA PA-HUA
20Customs and Tradition
45XXIV--THE HULA PELE
21INTRODUCTION
46XXV.--THE HULA PA'I-UMAUMA
22I.--THE HULA
47XXVI.--THE HULA KU'I MOLOKAI
23II.--THE HALAU; THE KUAHU--THEIR DECORATION AND CONSECRATION
48XXVII.--THE HULA KIELÉI
24III.--THE GODS OF THE HULA.
49XXVIII.--THE HULA MÚ'U-MÚ'U
25IV.--SUPPORT AND ORGANIZATION OF THE HULA
50XXIX.--THE HULA KOLANI
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