Hawai'i Place Names: Beaches, Shores, and Surf Sites

by John R.K. Clark

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824824512
• ISBN13: 9780824824518
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"