Hawaiian legends of tricksters and riddlers / [by] Vivian L. Thompson ; illustrated by Sylvie Selig.
Hawaiian legends of tricksters and riddlers / [by] Vivian L. Thompson ; illustrated by Sylvie Selig.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
New York : Holiday House, [1969]
Date
[1969]
Call Numbers
398.209996/1A1
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Language
English
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Physical content
103 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
Contents
The flying spirits of Niihau -- The weary spirits of Lanai -- King of the restless sea -- A contest with skillful spirits -- The spirit who danced -- Riddler on the hill -- Hog Child plays tricks -- A chiefess and a riddle -- Maui-the-trickster -- The riddling chief of Puna -- Iwa the crafty one --...
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Publisher
New York : Holiday House, [1969]
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
[1969]
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Scope and Contents
Summary
A collection of twelve Hawaiian tales about island men who became tricksters in order to survive and others who became riddlers in order to win a place in their society.
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Full title
Hawaiian legends of tricksters and riddlers / [by] Vivian L. Thompson ; illustrated by Sylvie Selig.
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General note
Bibliography: p. [104]
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398.209996/1A1
Record Identifier
74VMlA3yRPyM
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMlA3yRPyM
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398.2099691
MMS ID
991003421439702626
