The Hawaiian Romance of Laieikawai

<p><b>Based on Hawaiian mythology <em>The Hawaiian Romance of Laieikawai</em> (1863) by S.N. Hale‘ole accounts the story of young La��ieikawai the daughter of a powerful chief on Oahu. After La��ieikawai’s life is threatened she is forced to flee Oahu and take refuge in a secret cave under the water. Her grandmother takes her to the legendary paradise of Paliuli where she encounters romance riches and the supernatural but also trials that test her character.</b><p>Hale‘ole’s story was the first work of literature published by a Native Hawaiian and serves as a moving representation of traditions passed down through generations.</p><p><strong>Explore La’ieikawai’s story by adding this staple of Hawaiian literature to your library today.<p>Since our inception in 2020 Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. <p>With thousands of titles in our collection we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.</p>