Travel Reference
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ishly illustrated, yet readable book gives new insight into the development of precontact
Hawaiian civilization. It focuses on the sites and major settlements of old Hawai'i and
chronicles the main cultural developments while weaving in the social climate that con-
tributed to change.
McBride, Likeke.
Petroglyphs of Hawaii.
Hilo, HI: Petroglyph Press, 1997. A revised and
updated guide to petroglyphs found in the Hawaiian Islands. A basic introduction to
these old Hawaiian picture stories.
McBride, L. R.
Practical Folk Medicine of Hawaii.
Hilo, HI: Petroglyph Press, 1975. An
illustrated guide to Hawai'i's medicinal plants as used by the
kahuna lapa'au
(medical
healers). Includes a thorough section on ailments, diagnosis, and the proper folk remedy.
Illustrated by the author, a renowned botanical researcher and former ranger at Hawai'i
Volcanoes National Park.
Fielding, Ann, and Ed Robinson.
An Underwater Guide to Hawai'i.
Honolulu: University
of Hawai'i Press, 1987. If you've ever had a desire to snorkel/scuba the living reef wa-
ters of Hawai'i and to be familiar with what you're seeing, get this small but fact-packed
book. The amazing array of marine life found throughout the archipelago is captured
in glossy photos with accompanying informative text. Both the scientific and common
names of specimens are given. This topic will enrich your underwater experience and
serve as an easily understood reference guide for years.
Hoover, John P.
Hawaii's Fishes: A Guide for Snorkelers and Divers.
Honolulu: Mutual
Publishing, 2007. The definitive resource for identifying the fish of Hawai'i.
Kay, Alison, and Olive Schoenberg-Dole.
Shells of Hawai'i
. Honolulu: University of
Hawai'i Press, 1991. Color photos and tips on where to look.
Van Riper, Charles, and Sandra van Riper.
A Field Guide to the Mammals of Hawaii.
Honolulu: Oriental Publishing. A guide to the surprising number of mammals intro-
duced into Hawai'i. Full-color pages document description, uses, tendencies, and habit-
at. Small and thin, this topic makes a worthwhile addition to any serious hiker's back-
pack.
