The Legends and Myths of Hawaii - Kalakaua, David
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Originally released in 1888, The Legends and Myths of Hawaii is a stirring account of Hawaii's most culturally significant stories presented by King David Kal¿kaua. It highlights important moments in the island's history before and during its political transitions. The Legends and Myths of Hawaii is often considered a historical narrative as opposed to fables. It details critical events throughout Hawaii's history featuring some of its most notable figures. The book contains chapters on "Hina, the Helen of Hawaii," "Hua, King of Hana," "Kelea, the Surf-Rider of Maui" and "Kahalaopuna, the…mehr

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Originally released in 1888, The Legends and Myths of Hawaii is a stirring account of Hawaii's most culturally significant stories presented by King David Kal¿kaua. It highlights important moments in the island's history before and during its political transitions. The Legends and Myths of Hawaii is often considered a historical narrative as opposed to fables. It details critical events throughout Hawaii's history featuring some of its most notable figures. The book contains chapters on "Hina, the Helen of Hawaii," "Hua, King of Hana," "Kelea, the Surf-Rider of Maui" and "Kahalaopuna, the Princess of Manoa." It is a brilliant introduction to the social, historical and religious customs of its native peoples. King David Kal¿kaua's book was used to shine a positive light on ancient Hawaiian history. It preserves the stories of the many men and women who ruled the island for years without outside influence. It's a compelling and enduring collection of Hawaii's most memorable tales. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Legends and Myths of Hawaii is both modern and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
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David Kal¿kaua (1836-1891), also known as The Merrie Monarch, was the king of Hawaii from 1874 to his death. Born into a noble family, he was educated at the Chiefs' Children's School. He later studied law under Charles Coffin Harris, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Hawaii. Kal¿kaua held multiple military positions including Knight Companion of the Royal Order. Following the death of King Kamehameha V, Kal¿kaua was elected his successor against Queen Emma. Throughout his reign, he was known for his lively social events and was a proponent of the Hawaiian Renaissance, a resurgence of the island's culture.