Hawaiians of Old — Nâ Kânaka Maoli o ka Wâ Kahiko

Hawaiians of Old-Nâ Kânaka Maoli o ka Wâ Kahiko is the 4th edition of this history book. This textbook details the migrations, practices, lives, and societies of Hawaiian people before Western explorers arrived in the islands. The text incorporates many different perspectives about the history of Hawai'i during that time. This new edition uses Hawaiian language throughout. Content revisions include: Pre-Contact history including: origins, migrations, people, culture, legends, economies and societal changes Sociological, political, and geographic influences on life in Polynesia and Hawai'i Interclass relationships and economic roles within early Hawaiian society Economic, government, and cultural traditions and practices still in existence today Hawaiian language, definitions and glossary