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.
Audiobook details
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
2General Information
3Basic Information
4History
5About the Geographic Areas
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6Centers of Population
7Most Populous, Largest, and Dense Areas
8Hawaiian History
9THE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE
10HAWAIIAN HISTORY TO 1898
11HAWAII AS AN AMERICAN TERRITORY
12Archaeological Discoveries in Hawaii
13INTRODUCTION
14MOLOKAI ISLAND
15HAWAII ISLAND
16MAUI ISLAND
17KAUAI ISLAND
18CONCLUSIONS
19The Volcanoes Of Hawaii
20Customs and Tradition
21INTRODUCTION
22I.--THE HULA
23II.--THE HALAU; THE KUAHU--THEIR DECORATION AND CONSECRATION
24III.--THE GODS OF THE HULA.
25IV.--SUPPORT AND ORGANIZATION OF THE HULA
26V--CEREMONIES OF GRADUATION; DÉBUT OF A HULA DANCER
27VI.--THE PASSWORD--THE SONG OF ADMISSION
28VII.--WORSHIP AT THE ALTAR OF THE HALAU
29VIII.--COSTUME OF THE HULA DANCER
30IX.--THE HULA ALA'A-PAPA
31X.--THE HULA PA-ÍPU, OR KUÓLO
32XI.--THE HULA KI'I
33XII.--THE HULA PAHU
34XIII.--THE HULA ÚLI-ULÍ
35XIV.--THE HULA PUÍLI
36XV.--THE HULA KA-LAAU
37XVI.--THE HULA ÍLI-ÍLI
38XVII.--THE HULA KÁ-ÉKE-ÉKE
39XVIII.--AN INTERMISSION
40XIX.--THE HULA MAU-KANI
41XX.--THE HULA OHE
42XXI.--THE MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF THE HAWAIIANS
43XXII.--GESTURE
44XXIII.--THE HULA PA-HUA
45XXIV--THE HULA PELE
46XXV.--THE HULA PA'I-UMAUMA
47XXVI.--THE HULA KU'I MOLOKAI
48XXVII.--THE HULA KIELÉI
49XXVIII.--THE HULA MÚ'U-MÚ'U
50XXIX.--THE HULA KOLANI
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