"This text presents a collection of people-focused stories emphasizing family living, traditional vocations and the land of Hawaii in the days long before Westerners arrived. The text was previously published under the title Life in Old Hawaii."
"Mary Kawena Puku'i Kawena Puku'i was famed for her knowledge and talents as an
author, ... She was born in the Kau area of the island of Hawai'i in 1895 of ..."
"These legends have been selected with the thought that, in length and content, they are suitable to be told or read to young children as well as to be read by older ones. Some are very old legends, common to many Pacific islands, and others are of recent origin.
The menehune were the little people of Hawaiian tales. As they lived in the mountain forests and only came to the lowland at night, they were not often seen. Yet the Hawaiians ..."
"This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work."
"Stonehenge. The pyramids. The Coliseum. The places that truly inspire wonder are presented here in 42 stunning, high-resolution photographic images, in nearly identical pairs. This unique puzzle book invites readers to spot nearly 100 minor differences in two side-by-side images of the world's most beloved relics and monuments. From a small fishing vessel missing from the water behind Croatia's Pula Roman Arena to the facade of a humble ..."
"This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work."
"Time out—those pictures aren’t the same!In side-by-side photographs of such quality the games seem to spring to life, tiny discrepancies await the discerning eye. Sports and Games: Extreme Spot the Difference features forty-two pairs of nearly identical photographs riddled with minute inconsistencies. The average photo puzzler will quickly spot differences like the different logos on a football field, but it’s subtler discrepancies like ..."
"This book teaches readers everything about wild cats from around the world. From tigers and leopards to cheetahs and jaguars. Beautiful color photographs."
Tales of the Menehune Legends about the little people of Hawaiian folklore, the demigod Maui, and other Hawaiian tales. by Mary Kawena Pukui, CarolineCurtis Encadernação Para Biblioteca, Published 1997 by Bt Bound ISBN-13: 978-0-613-77106-1, ISBN: 0-613-77106-0
"Legends about the little people of Hawaiian folklore, the demigod Maui, and other Hawaiian tales."
Water of Kane And Other Legends of the Hawaiian Islands by Mary Kawena Pukui, CarolineCurtis Encadernação Para Biblioteca, Published 1997 by Topeka Bindery ISBN-13: 978-0-613-77179-5, ISBN: 0-613-77179-6
"The lore of 'Aukele, who stole the magical "water of Kane", along with ahost of other folktales from the varied islands of Hawai'i."
Pikoi And Other Legends of the Island of Hawaii by Mary Kawena Pukui, CarolineCurtis 282 Pages, Published 1983 ISBN-13: 978-0-87336-042-5, ISBN: 0-87336-042-7
"This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work."
"Excerpt from The Cary Letters, Edited at the Request of the FamilyWilliam Cary's grandson of the same name held the same offices in 1599 and 1611. James Cary, son of Wil liam last mentioned, married Eleanor Hawkins, emigrated to America in 1639, and landed in Charlestown, where he drew a grant of land and died in 1681. His wife died in 1697, and both are buried in the old burying-ground of Charlestown.James Cary's great-grandson, Samuel ..."
"This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work."