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Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods

by William Drake Westervelt

William Drake Westervelt was an eminent scholar of Hawaiian culture, language, and history. In this capacity, he collected the ghost stories inlcuded in this volume. We hear of gods, ghosts, and demons, love and hate, all told and where necessary explained, in an accessible style.

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English

Original Language

English

Published In

1915

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William Drake Westervelt was the author of several books and magazines on Hawaiian history and legends. He drew upon the collections of David Malo, Samuel Kamakau, and Abraham Fornander to popularize...

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