Legends of Maui

Legends of Maui (1910) is a collection of Hawaiian folktales and myths anthologized by W. D. Westervelt. Paying homage to the importance of Maui across Polynesian cultures, Westervelt introduces his groundbreaking collection of legends on Hawaii’s founding deity.

Westervelt’s collection connects the origin story of Hawaii to the traditions of other Polynesian cultures, providing an invaluable resource for understanding the historical and geographical scope of Hawaiian culture. Drawing on the work of David Malo, Samuel Kamakau, and Abraham Fornander, Westervelt, originally from Ohio, became a leading authority on the Hawaiian Islands, publishing extensively on their legends, religious beliefs, and folk tales.

With a beautifully designed cover and professionally designed manuscript, this edition of W. D. Westervelt’s Legends of Maui is a classic of Hawaiian literature reimagined for modern readers.

Author: W. D. Westervelt
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Mint Editions
Published: 06/08/2021
Series: Mint Editions – Hawaiian Library
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 7.80h x 4.80w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9781513299563
Language: English