W. D. (William Drake) Westervelt
William Drake Westervelt was the author of several books and magazines on Hawaiian history and legends. He drew upon the collections of David Malo, Samuel Kamakau, and Abraham Fornander to popularize Hawaiian folklore in his Legends of Maui (1910), Legends of Old Honolulu (1915), Legends of Gods and Ghost-Gods (1915), Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes (1916) and Hawaiian Historical Legends (1923).
Hawaiian Historical Legends
Discover a land of gods and heroes, where mischievous demigods perform astounding feats and shape the islands' destiny.
By W. D. (William Drake) Westervelt
Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology) Collected and Translated from the Hawaiian
Discover how a father's love clashes with ancient traditions in a world filled with heroic demi-gods and supernatural beings.
By W. D. (William Drake) Westervelt
Legends of Ma-ui—a demi god of Polynesia, and of his mother Hina
Embark on a thrilling journey through Polynesian mythology, where a demi-god and his mother reshape the world with cunning, magic, and unbelievable feats.
By W. D. (William Drake) Westervelt
Legends of Old Honolulu (Mythology) Collected and Translated from the Hawaiian
Discover the thrilling tales of gods, heroes, and the making of Hawaii, passed down through generations, revealing the heart of the its people.
By W. D. (William Drake) Westervelt
Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes (mythology) Collected and translated from the Hawaiian
Embark on a journey through volcanic landscapes and ancient Hawaiian tales, where fiery goddesses clash and the very earth is shaped by myth and legend.
By W. D. (William Drake) Westervelt