Hawai'i Place Names - Beaches, Shores, and Surf Sites

In his latest book, John Clark, author of the highly regarded "Beaches of Hawai'i" series, gives us the many captivating stories behind the hundreds of Hawai'i place names associated with the ocean -- the names of shores, beaches, and other sites where people fish, swim, dive, surf, and paddle. Significant features and landmarks on or near shores, such as fishponds, monuments, shrines, reefs, and small islands, are also included.

About the author

John R. Kukeakalani Clark is a former lifeguard and a retired deputy fire chief of the Honolulu Fire Department. He is the author of eleven books about Hawai'i's beaches, surf breaks, and place names, including Hawaiian Surfing: Traditions from the Past, North Shore Place Names: Kahuku to Ka'ena, and Kalaupapa Place Names: Waikolu to Nihoa.

Summary

This title gives us the many captivating stories behind the hundreds of Hawai'i place names associated with the ocean - the names of shores, beaches, and other sites where people fish, swim, dive, surf, and paddle.

Product details

• Authors: John R K Clark, John R. K. Clark
• Publisher: University of hawaii press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.05.2003
• EAN: 9780824824518
• ISBN: 978-0-8248-2451-8
• No. of pages: 438
• Dimensions: 151 mm x 228 mm x 27 mm
• Weight: 603 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias; Travel > Travel guides