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The Polynesian Family System in Ka-'U, Hawai'I
Published in Paperback by Charles E Tuttle Co (1991)
Authors: Edward Smith Craighill Handy, Mary Kawena Pukui, and Terence Barrow
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who we are and who we were
This is an excellent insight into what traditional Hawaiian life was like, addressing the normal activities in day to day life. Oral history is used throughout the book to bring forth specific stories as instances and examples. If one is interested in Hawaiian history(this is not mythology) this is highly recommended.

Native Planters in Old Hawaii: Their Life, Lore, and Environment (Bernice P. Bishop Museum Bulletin 233)
Published in Paperback by Bishop Museum Pr (1972)
Authors: Edward Smith Craighill Handy, Elizabeth Green Handy, and Mary Kawena Pukui
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Native Planters
4 stars because only God gets 5 stars. This is the quintessential reference for native Hawaiian history, ethnobotany, culture, language, and lifestyle. It doesn't just cover what is what. It covers the who, what, when, where, why, and how. The depth of the coverage goes all the way to the migration routes. Unfortunately, a hard-back edition was never made. The book is worth every penny and is guaranteed to go up in value - CK

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