Kawelo : : Roving Chief / / Vivian L. Thompson.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter University of Hawaii Press Archive eBook-Package Pre-2000
• VerfasserIn: Thompson, Vivian L.,
• MitwirkendeR: Wozniak, Patricia A.,
• Place / Publishing House: Honolulu : : University of Hawaii Press, , [2023]; ©1991
• Year of Publication: 2023
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (96 p.)
• Other title: Frontmatter --; Contents --; Acknowledgments --; Main Characters --; Kawelo's Birth Prophecy --; Kawelo Makes a Lifelong Enemy --; A Reunion—and a Surprise Encounter --; A Humiliating Defeat --; An Enemy—and a Partner --; A Perilous Fishing Expedition --; Encounter with Great Uhu --; A Mission of Vengeance --; 'Aikanaka's Seven Chiefs --; Blazing Canoes—and a Giant Foe --; The Standing Heap --; Kawelo's Birth Prophecy Fulfilled --; Glossary --; Bibliography
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9780824843168; 9783110564150
• DOI: 10.1515/9780824843168
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: Vivian L. Thompson.

The legend of Kawelo, a young chief of Kauai, is among the favorites in Hawaiian folklore. A fast-paced adventure, this tale resounds with the mighty deeds and humble acts of a great hero. But Kawelo, the hero, cannot escape his destiny of sorrow. The timeless figures and events in this story are powerfully brought to life by Vivian Thompson's forceful text and by Patricia Wozniak's graceful and lucid drawing. The procession of colorful characters will appeal to readers of all ages.