Författare: W. D. Westervelt

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W. D. Westervelt (1849-1939) was an American minister, historian, and folklorist specializing in Hawaiian mythology. Born in Oberlin, Ohio, he obtained his B.A. from Oberlin College before completing his B.D. from Oberlin Theological Seminary in 1874. In 1899, after serving as a pastor in Ohio and Colorado, Westervelt settled in Hawaii, where he married Caroline Dickinson Castle. A member of the Hawaiian Historical Society, he served as secretary, treasurer, and president, gaining a reputation as a leading scholar of Hawaiian folklore. Throughout his career, he wrote numerous articles and several anthologies on Hawaiian myths and legends, which continue to be recognized as some of the most reliable sources on the subject written in English.




17 E-böcker av W. D. Westervelt

W. D. Westervelt: Legends of Maui a Demi-God of Polynesia and of His Mother Hina
Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. This book was …
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€10.09
W. D. Westervelt: Legends of Old Honolulu
Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. The legends of …
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€11.36
W. D. Westervelt: Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology)
Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. There was a le …
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€11.41
W. D. Westervelt: Legends Of Maui
Four brothers, each bearing the name of Maui, belong to Hawaiian legend. They accomplished little as a family, except on special occasions when the youngest of the household awakened his brothers by …
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W. D. Westervelt: Legends of Maui – A Demi-God of Polynesia and of His Mother Hina
This book contains an account of the legends of Maui, a demi-god whose story probably contains a larger number of unique and ancient myths than that of any other legendary character in the mythology …
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€10.27
W.D. Westervelt: Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes
Paphos Publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a new generation.  Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes is a collection of stories and information about volcanoes. …
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€1.82
W. D. Westervelt: Legends of Ma-ui—a demi god of Polynesia, and of his mother Hina
In ’Legends of Ma-uia demi god of Polynesia, and of his mother Hina, ’ W. D. Westervelt delves into the rich folklore of Polynesia, specifically focusing on the stories of the legendary demi-god Maui …
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€1.99
W. D. Westervelt: Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes
Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes (1916) explores Hawaiian folktales and myths collected by W. D. Westervelt. Connecting the origin story of Hawaii to the traditions of other Polynesian cultures, Westerv …
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€7.99
W. D. Westervelt: Legends of Maui
Legends of Maui (1910) is a collection of Hawaiian folktales and myths anthologized by W. D. Westervelt. Paying homage to the importance of Maui across Polynesian cultures, Westervelt introduces his …
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€6.99
W. D. Westervelt: Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods
Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods (1915) is a collection of Hawaiian folktales and myths by W. D. Westervelt. Connecting the origin story of Hawaii to the traditions of other Polynesian cultu …
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€9.99
W. D. Westervelt: Legends of Ma-Ui-A demi god of Polynesia and of his mother Hina
A collection of Hawaiian, Samoans, Maori and and other Polynesian legends about the demi-god Maui and his mother Hina. William Drake Westervelt (December 26, 1849 – March 9, 1939) is known as one of …
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€1.87
W. D. Westervelt: Hawaiian Historical Legends
In W. D. Westervelt’s ’Hawaiian Historical Legends’, readers are transported to the rich cultural tapestry of Hawaii through a collection of myths and folklore that have been passed down through gene …
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€1.99
W. D. Westervelt: Legends of Old Honolulu (Mythology)
In ’Legends of Old Honolulu (Mythology)’, W. D. Westervelt delves into the rich cultural heritage of Hawaii through a collection of mythical stories that have been passed down through generations. Wr …
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€1.99
W. D. Westervelt: Legends of Gods and Ghosts Hawaiien Mythology
This book, one of six composed by Dr. Westervelt, is an intriguing blend of Hawaiian legends and chronicled stories. The starting points of the Hawaiian public, the demi-god Maui’s quest for intermin …
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€1.87
W. D. Westervelt: Hawaiien Historical Legends
This book, one of six composed by Dr. Westervelt, is an intriguing blend of Hawaiian legends and chronicled stories. The starting points of the Hawaiian public, the demi-god Maui’s quest for intermin …
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Engelska
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€1.87
W. D. Westervelt: Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology)
In ’Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology)’, W. D. Westervelt delves into the rich and enchanting world of Hawaiian mythology, presenting a collection of traditional tales about gods, goddes …
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€3.49
W. D. Westervelt: Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology)
In ’Legends of Gods and Ghosts, ’ W. D. Westervelt explores the rich tapestry of Hawaiian mythology, delving into the legends of gods and ghosts that populated the ancient Hawaiian belief system. Wri …
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€1.99