A moving account of Hawaiiampampamprsquos most culturally significant stories presented by King David Kalakaua.The Legends and Myths of Hawaii introduces readers to the social historical and religious customs of native Hawaiians revealing the history of a culture that for many years functioned without outside influence. Chapters on leaders such as ampampampldquoHina the Helen of Hawaiiampampamprdquo ampampampldquoHua King of Hanaampampamprdquo and ampampampldquoKelea the SurfRider of Mauiampampamprdquo illustrate Hawaiiampampamprsquos most important tales and traditions. Originally published in 1888 King David Kalakauaampampamprsquos book remains a compelling and enduring collection of the archipelagos most memorable tales.ampampampnbspWith an eyecatching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript this edition ofampampampnbspThe Legends and Myths of Hawaiiampampampnbspis specially designed for modern readers.