Exploring Hawaii: Places of Power, History, Mystery, and Magic
A good deal of research ...Ellie Crowe cites her sources. She adds her personal experiences at the sites... It's an effective technique that bridges the gap between ancient culture and today...William Crowe consistently finds a way with light and perspective to take dramatic photos - Bob Krauss, Columnist Honolulu Advertiser.All the islands have their stories. The best way to experience the magic is to go in person. Get the book and start planning your adventure. -- Michael Breckenridge, photojournalist reviewer If you have an curiosity about the ancient Hawaiian civilization, its legends, folk-tales, religious beliefs and practices, and society, this book should be on your reference shelf. -- Christopher T. Carey, historian, researcher, writer, and consultant A good deal of research went into this book, and Ellie Crowe cites her sources...she adds her personal experiences at the sites, or that of someone who lives nearby...an effective technique. -- Columnist Bob Krauss' Review Honolulu Advertiser, Saturday April 28, 2001  What I found particularly fascinating about this book was the way it linked specific places throughout the islands, which can be seen today, with historical lore and people from Hawaii's past. -- Bookhills 5 Star review should be in the collection of every public library in Hawaii...would be a welcome tool to people planning trips to Hawaii...I could imagine it being popular in California public libraries --April 2006 by Elisabeth Kittredge, LIS (Library and Information Services) Student, University of Hawaii at Manoa