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Book Sites of Oahu

Download or read book Sites of Oahu written by and published by Bishop Museum Press. This book was released on 1978 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised edition of the compilation of the archaeological sites located in the various districts of O'ahu to record their pre-European state.

Book The Sites of Oahu

Download or read book The Sites of Oahu written by Catherine C. Summers and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Pana O ahu

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jan Becket
  • Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
  • Release : 1999-06-01
  • ISBN : 0824818288
  • Pages : 221 pages

Download or read book Pana O ahu written by Jan Becket and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1999-06-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few regions of the United States can equal the high concentration of endangered ancient cultural sites found in Hawaii. Built by the indigenous people of the Islands, the sites range in age from two thousand to two hundred years old and in size and extent from large temple complexes serving the highest order of chiefs to modest family shrines. Today, many of these structures are threatened by their proximity to urban development. Sites are frequently vandalized or, worse, bulldozed to make way for hotels, golf courses, marinas, and other projects. The sixty heiau photographed and described in this volume are all located on Oahu, the island that has experienced by far the most development over the last two hundred years. These captivating images provide a compelling argument for the preservation of Hawaiian sacred places. The modest sites of the maka‘ainana (commoners) - small fishing, agricultural, craft, and family shrines - are given particular attention because they are often difficult to recognize and prone to vandalism and neglect. Also included are the portraits of twenty-eight Hawaiians who shared their knowledge with archaeologist J. Gilbert McAllister during his survey of Oahu in the 1930s. Without their contribution, the names and histories of many of the heiau would have been lost. The introductory text provides important contextual information about the definition and function of heiau, the history of the abolition of traditional Hawaiian religion, preservation issues, and guidelines for visiting heiau. With contributions by Kehaunani Cachola-Abad, J. Mikilani Ho, and Kawika Makanani.

Book The Sites of Oahu

Download or read book The Sites of Oahu written by and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Sites of Oahu

Download or read book The Sites of Oahu written by and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Ancient Sites of O  ahu

Download or read book Ancient Sites of O ahu written by Van James and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Archaeology of Oahu

Download or read book Archaeology of Oahu written by J. Gilbert McAllister and published by . This book was released on 1933 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Pana O ahu

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jan Becket
  • Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
  • Release : 1999-06-01
  • ISBN : 0824863844
  • Pages : 221 pages

Download or read book Pana O ahu written by Jan Becket and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1999-06-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few regions of the United States can equal the high concentration of endangered ancient cultural sites found in Hawaii. Built by the indigenous people of the Islands, the sites range in age from two thousand to two hundred years old and in size and extent from large temple complexes serving the highest order of chiefs to modest family shrines. Today, many of these structures are threatened by their proximity to urban development. Sites are frequently vandalized or, worse, bulldozed to make way for hotels, golf courses, marinas, and other projects. The sixty heiau photographed and described in this volume are all located on Oahu, the island that has experienced by far the most development over the last two hundred years. These captivating images provide a compelling argument for the preservation of Hawaiian sacred places. The modest sites of the maka‘ainana (commoners) - small fishing, agricultural, craft, and family shrines - are given particular attention because they are often difficult to recognize and prone to vandalism and neglect. Also included are the portraits of twenty-eight Hawaiians who shared their knowledge with archaeologist J. Gilbert McAllister during his survey of Oahu in the 1930s. Without their contribution, the names and histories of many of the heiau would have been lost. The introductory text provides important contextual information about the definition and function of heiau, the history of the abolition of traditional Hawaiian religion, preservation issues, and guidelines for visiting heiau. With contributions by Kehaunani Cachola-Abad, J. Mikilani Ho, and Kawika Makanani.

Book Place Names of Hawaii

Download or read book Place Names of Hawaii written by Mary Kawena Pukui and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1976-12-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many place names are there in the Hawaiian Islands? Even a rough estimate is impossible. Hawaiians named taro patches, rocks, trees, canoe landings, resting places in the forests, and the tiniest spots where miraculous events are believed to have taken place. And place names are far from static--names are constantly being given to new houses and buildings, streets and towns, and old names are replaced by new ones. It is essential, then, to record the names and the lore associated with them now, while Hawaiians are here to lend us their knowledge. And, whatever the fate of the Hawaiian language, the place names will endure. The first edition of Place Names of Hawaii contained only 1,125 entries. The coverage is expanded in the present edition to include about 4,000 entries, including names in English. Also, approximately 800 more names are included in this volume than appear in the second edition of the Atlas of Hawaii.

Book Hawaii Place Names

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  • Author : John R. K. Clark
  • Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
  • Release : 2003-05-14
  • ISBN : 0824862783
  • Pages : 441 pages

Download or read book Hawaii Place Names written by John R. K. Clark and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2003-05-14 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his latest book, John Clark, author of the highly regarded "Beaches of Hawaii" series, gives us the many captivating stories behind the hundreds of Hawaii place names associated with the ocean--the names of shores, beaches, and other sites where people fish, swim, dive, surf, and paddle. Significant features and landmarks on or near shores, such as fishponds, monuments, shrines, reefs, and small islands, are also included. The names of surfing sites are the most numerous and among the most colorful: from the purely descriptive (Black Rock, Blue Hole) to the humorous (No Can Tell, Pray for Sex). Clark began gathering information for the "Beaches" series in 1972, and during the years that followed interviewed hundreds of informants, many of them native Hawaiians, and consulted dozens of Hawaiian reference books, newspapers, and maps. A significant amount of the oral history he collected was unrecorded and remained only in his notebooks and memory. Hawaii Place Names: Shores, Beaches, and Surf Sites is the final result of those years of research, and like its popular predecessors, it benefits substantially from Clark's having spent a lifetime surfing and swimming Hawaii's beaches. Presented in the same convenient format as Pukui, Elbert, and Mookini's Place Names of Hawaii (UH Press, 1974) this rich compendium of information on Hawaii's surf, shore, and beach sites will satisfy visitors and residents alike.

Book Ancient Sites of Hawaii

Download or read book Ancient Sites of Hawaii written by Van James and published by . This book was released on 2014-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Ancient Sites of Maui  Moloka  i and L  na  i

Download or read book Ancient Sites of Maui Moloka i and L na i written by Van James and published by Mutual Publishing Company. This book was released on 2002 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Mark Twain s Letters from Hawaii

Download or read book Mark Twain s Letters from Hawaii written by Mark Twain and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1975-07-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I went to Maui to stay a week and remained five. I had a jolly time. I would not have fooled away any of it writing letters under any consideration whatever." --Mark Twain So Samuel Langhorne Clemens made his excuse for late copy to the Sacramento Union, the newspaper that was underwriting his 1866 trip. If the young reporter's excuse makes perfect sense to you, join the thousands of Island lovers who have delighted in Twain's efforts when he finally did put pen to paper.

Book Proposed Ewa Marina  Ewa Beach  Oahu  Hawaii

Download or read book Proposed Ewa Marina Ewa Beach Oahu Hawaii written by United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Honolulu District and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Fodor s Oahu

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  • Author : Fodor's Travel Guides
  • Publisher : Fodor's Travel
  • Release : 2017-01-17
  • ISBN : 080414365X
  • Pages : 548 pages

Download or read book Fodor s Oahu written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. Oahu is the most popular Hawaiian island for travelers, with excellent resorts, beautiful scenery, and extensive opportunities for activities both on the water and on land. This guide covers all the popular areas of the island, including Honolulu, Waikiki, and the North Shore. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps plus a handy pullout map with essential information · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as Kailua Beach, Shangri La and Kaena Point · Coverage of Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Ko Olina, Hanauma Bay, Haleiwa, the Waimea Valley, the North Shore, and more. Planning to visit more of Hawaii or other islands? Check out Fodor's travel guides to Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and Big Island of Hawaii.

Book Ancient Sites of Maui  Molokai and Lanai

Download or read book Ancient Sites of Maui Molokai and Lanai written by Van James and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Chinese Historic Sites and Pioneer Families of Rural Oahu

Download or read book Chinese Historic Sites and Pioneer Families of Rural Oahu written by Wai Jane Char and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book on the Chinese in the Hawaiian Islands based on local histories, family histories, and biographies, organized geographically.