Kelea, The Surf-Rider: A Romance Of Pagan Hawaii

By Alexander Stevenson Twombly

Book Overview

""Kelea, The Surf-Rider: A Romance Of Pagan Hawaii"" is a novel written by Alexander Stevenson Twombly. The story is set in ancient Hawaii, where the protagonist, Kelea, is a skilled surfer and a beautiful woman who is feared and admired by the people of her village. Despite her status, Kelea is also a free spirit who longs for adventure and independence. When a group of foreigners arrives on the island, Kelea is drawn to one of them, a young man named Lono. As they become closer, Kelea must navigate the cultural differences between them and the disapproval of her community. Meanwhile, a rival tribe threatens the safety of Kelea's village, and she must use her surfing skills to protect her people.The novel explores themes of love, cultural identity, and the clash between tradition and modernity. It is a vivid portrayal of life in ancient Hawaii, with detailed descriptions of the landscape, customs, and beliefs of the people. ""Kelea, The Surf-Rider"" is a timeless tale of adventure and romance that transports readers to a bygone era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163116009
• ISBN13: 9781163116005
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"