Mary Kawena Pukui
Mary Kawena Pukui was a noted authority on the Hawaiian language. She had a long professional association with the Bernice P. Bishop Museum and translated many Hawaiian historical documents. She coauthored, with Samuel H. Elbert, the Hawaiian Dictionary and Place Names of Hawaii.
Mary Kawena Pukui was a noted authority on the Hawaiian language. She had a long professional association with the Bernice P. Bishop Museum and translated many Hawaiian historical documents. She coauthored, with Samuel H. Elbert, the Hawaiian Dictionary and Place Names of Hawaii. See less
Mary Kawena Pukui's Featured Books
Mary Kawena Pukui book reviews
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Olelo No'eau: Hawaiian Proverbs & Poetical Sayings
outstanding treasure
I'm utterly entranced with this book. I worried that this book would be too detailed/technical since I don't know the Hawaiian language. Knowing the language would make the book even more wonderful, ... Read More
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Olelo No'eau: Hawaiian Proverbs & Poetical Sayings
A voice for the Native Hawaiian culture
As I read Mary Kawena Puku`i, I can hear the words of my kupuna speaking to me. There is a strong connection that I feel to my Hawaiian culture as the Hawaiian words are translated into English . The ... Read More
