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Ancient O'ahu: Stories from Fornander and Thrum by Emma M. Nakuina (English) Pap
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Publisher
CreateSpace
ISBN-10
151719900X
ISBN-13
9781517199005
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4038409708
Product Key Features
Book Title
Ancient Oahu : Stories from Fornander and Thrum
Number of Pages
132 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Australian & Oceanian
Publication Year
2016
Genre
Literary Collections
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
8 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
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Trade
Synopsis
"Ancient Oahu" contains mythic stories of O'ahu before high rises, freeways and hotels, before sugar plantations and pineapple fields, before churches and Bibles. Selected from the collections of Abraham Fornander (1812-1887) and Thomas G. Thrum (1842-1932), the stories present an ancient history of the island and its first people, telling of the heroes, ancestral spirits, and demigods who performed good works and punished evil-doers. Like ancient petroglyphs, these pre-contact oral traditions are recorded on the land itself - the mountains, rocks, and place names of O'ahu speak them. Stones in Wahiawa attest to the sin of the cannibal king O'ahunui. A depression in a cliff at Kaluanui marks the place where Kamapua'a lifted his family to safety from the attack of 'Olopana. A stone in Waipahu is the one thrown by Maui to straighten his grandfather's humpback. The island of Mokoli'i, offshore of Kualoa, is part of the body of the cannibal rat-wizard killed by Kaulu. No longer dependent on the fertility of the life-giving 'aina, having grown up on imported food and goods produced and packaged thousands of miles away, many residents of O'ahu no longer feel a connection to the land or a reverence for the ancestors who made the island productive and safe for humanity. Stories of the first people have been largely neglected and ignored by the colonial educational system in Hawai'i. Yet the values embodied in these stories - hospitality, fairness, generosity, courage, and respect for the land and life - are part of a way of life that is as important as ever today. As our population increases, and the social and natural environments become more degraded, we are reminded that our well-being and quality of life, as in ancient times, depend on such values., "Ancient Oahu" contains mythic stories of O'ahu before high rises, freeways and hotels, before sugar plantations and pineapple fields, before churches and Bibles. Selected from the collections of Abraham Fornander (1812-1887) and Thomas G. Thrum (1842-1932), the stories present an ancient history of the island and its first people, telling of the heroes, ancestral spirits, and demigods who performed good works and punished evil-doers.Like ancient petroglyphs, these pre-contact oral traditions are recorded on the land itself - the mountains, rocks, and place names of O'ahu speak them. Stones in Wahiawa attest to the sin of the cannibal king O'ahunui. A depression in a cliff at Kaluanui marks the place where Kamapua'a lifted his family to safety from the attack of 'Olopana. A stone in Waipahu is the one thrown by Maui to straighten his grandfather's humpback. The island of Mokoli'i, offshore of Kualoa, is part of the body of the cannibal rat-wizard killed by Kaulu.No longer dependent on the fertility of the life-giving 'aina, having grown up on imported food and goods produced and packaged thousands of miles away, many residents of O'ahu no longer feel a connection to the land or a reverence for the ancestors who made the island productive and safe for humanity. Stories of the first people have been largely neglected and ignored by the colonial educational system in Hawai'i. Yet the values embodied in these stories - hospitality, fairness, generosity, courage, and respect for the land and life - are part of a way of life that is as important as ever today. As our population increases, and the social and natural environments become more degraded, we are reminded that our well-being and quality of life, as in ancient times, depend on such values.
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- r***r (2961)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook arrived today, 2 days before deadline given by the seller. Well-packaged & in good condition. Price was very competitive, & the book was accurately listed. Great communication. I appreciate the seller getting back to me when I was having trouble tracking the book's delivery progress. Apparently there were 2 different tracking numbers - one in Canada & the other in the U.S., since it was initially shipped from Canada. Thank you very much for your quick response & helpful information.Rethinking Investing: A Very Short Guide to Very Long-Term Investing by Charles (#396183075510)
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- r***r (2961)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook arrived today, 2 days before deadline given by the seller. Well-packaged & in good condition. Price was very competitive, & the book was accurately listed. Great communication. I appreciate the seller getting back to me when I was having trouble tracking the book's delivery progress. Apparently there were 2 different tracking numbers - one in Canada & the other in the U.S., since it was initially shipped from Canada. Thank you very much for your quick response & helpful information.Rethinking Investing: A Very Short Guide to Very Long-Term Investing by Charles (#396183075510)
- e***_ (15)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSeller handles a massive inventory so I give them grace on the slow processing and shipping. They were very communicative and prompt with their response when I messaged in asking about it. Book was in good condition as described. Small ding on the page edges which wasn't mentioned, but that's fairly common even at your typical book store. Still a good value and I'd buy from them again.
- 0***i (5)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe first item arrived with some damage to the inside back cover, but the seller responded immediately, assuring me they’d provide a replacement, and even told me I could keep the original. They were upfront about a short delay, and gave a clear estimated ship date, and followed up right on time once it shipped. The replacement arrived in perfect condition and exactly as described. I really appreciated their transparency and professionalism. Would definitely buy from them again!