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The Story of Hawaii (Illustrated Edition)
History, Customs, Mythology, Geography & ArchaeologyBy Gerard Fowke, Nathaniel Bright Emerson, King of Hawaii David Kalakaua, James Jackson Jarves, United States Census Bureau, William Richards Castle
Length42h 25m
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The Story of Hawaii (Illustrated Edition) offers an evocative exploration into the rich tapestry of Hawaiian history and culture, weaving narratives that span the sacred and the everyday. Encompassing everything from mythology and oral traditions to colonial encounters and socio-political changes, the collection presents varied literary styles, including historical analysis, personal observations, and ethnographical accounts. This anthology highlights the multifaceted nature of the Hawaiian islands through diverse storytelling, drawing readers into its enigmatic past. Noteworthy pieces capture the essence of Hawaii's evolution, bridging tradition and modernity, deepening our appreciation for this unique archipelago. The anthology boasts contributions from eminent figures such as Gerard Fowke and King David Kalakaua of Hawaii, bringing together voices from different walks of life who have charted the islands' narrative. These contributors, from historians like James Jackson Jarves to cultural anthropologists like Nathaniel Bright Emerson, provide informed perspectives influenced by both Western and native viewpoints. The collaborative effort aligns with late 19th and early 20th-century movements that sought to document indigenous histories while acknowledging the emerging complexities of Hawaiian identity during periods of rapid change. A must-read for scholars and enthusiasts alike, The Story of Hawaii (Illustrated Edition) stands as a portal into a wealth of perspectives and literary styles. The unique voices depicted in this collection invite readers to engage with layers of Hawaiian cultural history and reflect on the dialogue within. This anthology not only educates but also enriches the reader's understanding, offering a remarkable convergence of insights and a profound dialogue between its contributors that fosters an enriched understanding of Hawaii's storied past.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length42 hrs 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 11, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Story of Hawaii (Illustrated Edition)
100IV.
2Basic Information
101THE LEGEND OF KANIPAHU, THE GRANDSON OF PILI.
3History
102CHARACTERS.
4About the Geographic Areas
103I.
5Centers of Population
104II.
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6Most Populous, Largest, and Dense Areas
105THE LEGENDS OF MOIKEHA AND THE ARGONAUTS OF THE ELEVENTH AND TWELFTH CENTURIES.
7THE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE
106CHARACTERS.
8HAWAIIAN HISTORY TO 1898
107I.
9HAWAII AS AN AMERICAN TERRITORY
108II.
10INTRODUCTION
109III.
11MOLOKAI ISLAND
110THE ADVENTURES OF THE GODDESS WITH KAMAPUAA.
12HAWAII ISLAND
111CHARACTERS.
13MAUI ISLAND
112I.
14KAUAI ISLAND
113II.
15CONCLUSIONS
114III.
16INTRODUCTION
115THE LEGEND OF THE GREAT FAMINE OF THE TWELFTH CENTURY.
17I.--THE HULA
116CHARACTERS.
18II.--THE HALAU; THE KUAHU--THEIR DECORATION AND CONSECRATION
117I.
19III.--THE GODS OF THE HULA.
118II.
20IV.--SUPPORT AND ORGANIZATION OF THE HULA
119III.
21V--CEREMONIES OF GRADUATION; DÉBUT OF A HULA DANCER
120A LEGEND OF THE FIRST WAR FOR THE CONQUEST OF THE GROUP.
22VI.--THE PASSWORD--THE SONG OF ADMISSION
121CHARACTERS.
23VII.--WORSHIP AT THE ALTAR OF THE HALAU
122I.
24VIII.--COSTUME OF THE HULA DANCER
123II.
25IX.--THE HULA ALA'A-PAPA
124III.
26X.--THE HULA PA-ÍPU, OR KUÓLO
125IV.
27XI.--THE HULA KI'I
126THE ADVENTURES OF KAULULAAU, PRINCE OF MAUI.
28XII.--THE HULA PAHU
127CHARACTERS.
29XIII.--THE HULA ÚLI-ULÍ
128I.
30XIV.--THE HULA PUÍLI
129II.
31XV.--THE HULA KA-LAAU
130III.
32XVI.--THE HULA ÍLI-ÍLI
131THE LEGEND OF LO-LALE, THE ECCENTRIC PRINCE OF OAHU.
33XVII.--THE HULA KÁ-ÉKE-ÉKE
132CHARACTERS.
34XVIII.--AN INTERMISSION
133I.
35XIX.--THE HULA MAU-KANI
134II.
36XX.--THE HULA OHE
135THE HISTORIC LEGENDS OF LILOA, HAKAU, AND THE “KIHA-PU.”
37XXI.--THE MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF THE HAWAIIANS
136CHARACTERS.
38XXII.--GESTURE
137I.
39XXIII.--THE HULA PA-HUA
138II.
40XXIV--THE HULA PELE
139III.
41XXV.--THE HULA PA'I-UMAUMA
140IV.
42XXVI.--THE HULA KU'I MOLOKAI
141V.
43XXVII.--THE HULA KIELÉI
142A ROMANTIC EPISODE IN THE ROYAL ANNALS.
44XXVIII.--THE HULA MÚ'U-MÚ'U
143CHARACTERS.
45XXIX.--THE HULA KOLANI
144I.
46XXX.--THE HULA KOLEA
145II.
47XXXI.--THE HULA MANÓ
146III.
48XXXII.--THE HULA ILÍO
147A STORY OF ROYAL KNIGHT-ERRANTRY IN THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY.
49XXXIII.--THE HULA PUA'A
148CHARACTERS.
50XXXIV.--THE HULA OHELO
149I.
51XXXV.--THE HULA KILU
150II.
52XXXVI.--THE HULA HOO-NA-NÁ
151THE CAREER OF KEEAUMOKU, THE PRINCE-SLAYER AND KING-MAKER.
53XXXVII.--THE HULA ULILI
152CHARACTERS.
54XXXVIII.--THE HULA O-NIU
153I.
55XXXIX.--THE HULA KU'I
154II.
56XL.--THE OLI
155III.
57XLI.--THE WATER OF KANE
156A POPULAR LEGEND OF THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.
58XLII.--GENERAL REVIEW
157CHARACTERS.
59PREFACE.
158I.
60CHAPTER I.
159II.
61CHAPTER II.
160KAMEHAMEHA, KAAHUMANU, CAPTAIN COOK, AND THE FINAL CONQUEST.
62CHAPTER III.
161CHARACTERS.
63CHAPTER IV.
162I.
64CHAPTER V.
163II.
65CHAPTER VI.
164III.
66CHAPTER VII.
165IV.
67CHAPTER VIII.
166V.
68CHAPTER IX.
167A STORY OF THE SPOUTING CAVE OF PALIKAHOLO.
69CHAPTER X.
168CHARACTERS.
70CHAPTER XI.
169I.
71CHAPTER XII.
170II.
72CHAPTER XIII.
171III.
73CHAPTER XIV.
172THE LAST GREAT DEFENDER OF THE HAWAIIAN GODS.
74CHAPTER XV.
173CHARACTERS.
75CHAPTER XVI.
174I.
76CHAPTER XVII.
175II.
77CHAPTER XVIII.
176A LEGEND OF THE ISLAND OF LANAI.
78CHAPTER XIX.
177CHARACTERS.
79CHAPTER XX.
178A SUPERNATURAL FOLK-LORE LEGEND OF THE FOURTEENTH CENTURY.
80CHAPTER XXI.
179CHARACTERS.
81CHAPTER XXII.
180Prefatory.
82CHAPTER XXIII.
181I.
83CHAPTER XXIV.
182II.
84CHAPTER XXV.
183III.
85CHAPTER XXVI.
184IV.
86CHAPTER XXVII.
185V.
87GENERAL RETROSPECT.
186THE LEGEND OF HIIAKA, THE IMMORTAL, AND THE PRINCE OF KAUAI.
88PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS.
187CHARACTERS.
89HISTORIC OUTLINES.
188I.
90THE TABU.
189II.
91ANCIENT HAWAIIAN RELIGION.
190III.
92ANCIENT HAWAIIAN GOVERNMENT.
191A STORY OF THE VENGEANCE OF THE GODDESS PELE.
93ARTS, HABITS AND CUSTOMS.
192CHARACTERS.
94THE HAWAII OF TO-DAY.
193A LEGEND OF THE VALLEY OF RAINBOW
95A STORY OF HAWAIIAN CHIVALRY IN THE TWELFTH CENTURY.
194CHARACTERS.
96CHARACTERS.
195I.
97I.
196II.
98II.
197APPENDIX.
99III.
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