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Every name has a special meaning and many names have stories attached to their translations, making them Storied Places.
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 …
In his latest book, John Clark, author of Hawaiian Surfing: Traditions from the Past and Hawai`i Place Names: Shores, Beaches, and Surf Sites, continues his fascinating look at …
The story of Ni‘ihau has been told many times by many people, but Ni‘ihau Place Names adds new information to the island’s history from a unique source: Hawaiian-language …
This abridged and updated version of Place Names of Hawaii is an indispensible guide for both visitor and resident. The names provide insight into the culture and history of …