Hawaiian Canoe-building Traditions

Hawaiian Canoe-building Traditions

Developed by Naomi N.Y.Chun
Illustrated by Robin Y. Burningham
Heavily illustrated text describes the steps in building, the various types and the sailing of ancient Hawaiian canoes, from the selection and felling of logs through the navigation of an oceancrossing voyage. Updated to include notes on the voyages of the Hokule`a and the construction of the Hawai`iloa and the Mauloa. Kamehameha Schools Press