This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 Excerpt: ...of this battle Umi had seven pyramids and a heiau built upon the site of his victory. Six pyramids represented the six districts, and each man brought a stone; the seventh one was for himself, the heiau being in the center. The ruins of these huge buildings can be seen to-day; they are called Ahua a Umi, or the "Heaps ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 Excerpt: ...of this battle Umi had seven pyramids and a heiau built upon the site of his victory. Six pyramids represented the six districts, and each man brought a stone; the seventh one was for himself, the heiau being in the center. The ruins of these huge buildings can be seen to-day; they are called Ahua a Umi, or the "Heaps of Umi." Umi made his headquarters in the mountains, and hence was called the Mountain King. V Umi changed the capital from Waipio to Kailua in Kona, where part of his time was spent. He married the daughter of the king of Maui, who sent a large fleet of war canoes to escort her to Hawaii. After her father's death her older brother, who took the throne, was cruel to the younger brother. In behalf of the younger brother, Umi took a fleet of war canoes and landed at Hana. He captured the fort of Kauwiki, on the top of a high hill. This fort has been the scene of many battles since that time, but only the bravest chiefs have been able to take it. Then Umi met the Maui king in battle, defeated him, and gave the throne to the younger brother, who is remembered to-day because of the paved road which he built around East Maui. Remains of this road can still be seen. REVIEW When, where, and how did Umi spend his boyhood? How did he learn the secret of his birth? How did he make himself known to his real father? What made Liloa recognize him? What was the result? Why did Hakau dislike Umi? Who became king when Liloa died? What position did Umi have? What made him leave the court? Why did he return? Tell how he became king. How much power did a king have? How was the land divided? How were the people taxed? What was the labor tax? Do you remember where we have mentioned offerings to different gods or to the priest? How did Umi gain supreme pow...
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