Sites of Oahu

Sites of Oahu
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Publisher : Bishop Museum Press
Total Pages : 386
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ISBN-10 : UCSC:32106008078625
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Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis Sites of Oahu by :

Revised edition of the compilation of the archaeological sites located in the various districts of O'ahu to record their pre-European state.

Pana O'ahu

Pana O'ahu
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Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages : 221
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ISBN-10 : 9780824818289
ISBN-13 : 0824818288
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis Pana O'ahu by : Jan Becket

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.

Place Names of Hawaii

Place Names of Hawaii
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Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages : 322
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ISBN-10 : 0824805240
ISBN-13 : 9780824805241
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Place Names of Hawaii by : Mary Kawena Pukui

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.

Fodor's Oahu

Fodor's Oahu
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Publisher : Fodor's Travel
Total Pages : 548
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ISBN-10 : 9780804143653
ISBN-13 : 080414365X
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Fodor's Oahu by : Fodor's Travel Guides

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.

Ancient Sites of Hawaii

Ancient Sites of Hawaii
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Publisher : Mutual Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1566472008
ISBN-13 : 9781566472005
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Ancient Sites of Hawaii by : Van James

"This informative and easy-to-follow guidebook puts the ancient sites of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi within the reach of the general public. Characterizes the cultural background of five main types of sites: Heiau (temples), pōhaku (sacred stones), petrographs, caves, and fishponds"--Cover.

The Sites of Oahu

The Sites of Oahu
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Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : OCLC:154669777
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Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

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