Legends And Lyrics Of Hawaii (1922)

By Margaret Kirby Morgan

Book Overview

Legends and Lyrics of Hawaii is a book written by Margaret Kirby Morgan in 1922. The book is a collection of traditional Hawaiian legends and songs that were passed down orally through generations of Hawaiians. The author has collected these stories and songs and compiled them into a single volume for readers to enjoy. The book is divided into two sections: Legends and Lyrics. The Legends section contains stories of Hawaiian gods and goddesses, tales of the creation of the islands, and stories of legendary heroes and heroines. The Lyrics section contains traditional Hawaiian songs and chants, with English translations provided. The book also includes illustrations of Hawaiian landscapes, people, and cultural artifacts. Legends and Lyrics of Hawaii provides readers with a glimpse into the rich culture and mythology of Hawaii, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Hawaiian history and folklore.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: 1165520842
• ISBN13: 9781165520848
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"