legends concise history hawaiian

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3 reviews
Likeke R. McBride

Petroglyph Press, Ltd, 2004

Petroglyphs of Hawaii
This is a good introduction to the subject in Hawaii. Easy reading and informative. Not a good read for rabid conservationists. In addition I would recommend the Hawaiian Petroglyphs by Cox...

Hilo Legends

1 review
Frances Reed

Petroglyph Press, Ltd., 1991

The OTHER Side of the Island
Much has been written about the stories of the goddess Pele, the volcano and the Kona side of the Big Island in Hawai`i. Yet the Hilo side has it's own rich set of mythologies. Given the abundant rainfall on the Bid Island's east side, more of the mythology naturally revolves around fresh water. One of the best examples is the story of how Hilo got its name. One time, while camped at the ...

Stars Over Hawaii

1 review
E.H. Bryan

Petroglyph Press, Ltd, 2002

A lot of information in a condensed format...
Stars over Hawai'i makes a good beginner's guide to the sky. It has a great deal of basic information in a fairly small amount of page space. At a mere 74 pages each page packs in a lot of information. Included are descriptions of classic constellations, monthly star charts and a good bit of the science behind what we see in the night sky. The last sections of the book contain a fair amount ...

A Concise History of the Hawaiian Islands

6 reviews
Dr. Phil Barnes

Petroglyph Press, Ltd., 1999

Amazing surprise... A great and compelling read...
In advance of my trip to Maui and Kauai, I felt like I needed a primer to help me understand the forces that shaped the islands' geography, biology, and culture. I had little expectation for this 88 pps book, but I bought it because it seemed the only reasonable choice available, and the title was exactly what I sought. When the book arrived I saw that it came from what appeared to be a cheesy ...