Hiwa: A Tale of Ancient Hawaii

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Hiwa: A Tale of Ancient Hawaii

by Edmund P. (Edmund Pearson) Dole

EN·~1 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total
1

HIWA A TALE OF ANCIENT HAWAII

0:25
2

CHAPTER I KU IS AVENGED

7:00
3

CHAPTER II THE VOW

2:46
4

CHAPTER III A ROYAL MARRIAGE

5:46
5

CHAPTER IV THE RESCUE OF THE BOAT

11:21
6

CHAPTER V TRAINING A WARRIOR

10:02
7

CHAPTER VI HIWA’S VISIT

5:51
8

CHAPTER VII HIWA’S TEACHINGS

6:53
9

CHAPTER VIII MANOA

14:35
10

CHAPTER IX KAANAANA

4:54

Description

Set against the sweeping beauty of ancient Waipio Valley, this novel immerses listeners in a world where towering cliffs, mist‑shrouded rivers, and lush lowlands shape daily life. The story opens with a solemn dawn over a bustling royal court, then follows Eaeakai, a skilled fisherman whose quiet routine is shattered when the fierce and enigmatic queen‑like figure Hiwa appears, demanding his help in a desperate escape.

As Eaeakai rushes to obey, the listener is drawn into the tension between ordinary villagers and the powerful, sacred forces that govern them. The narrative weaves rich descriptions of Hawaiian landscapes, customs, and the looming menace of looming enemies, while hinting at deeper vows, battles, and sacrifices that will shape the fate of the valley’s people. Listeners will find themselves captivated by the clash of duty, reverence, and survival that defines this early chapter of an epic tale.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (104K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2020-01-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edmund P. (Edmund Pearson) Dole

Edmund P. (Edmund Pearson) Dole

1850–1928

Best known for vivid historical fiction set in Hawaiʻi, this writer brought the islands' past to life while also building a distinguished legal career there. His work blends storytelling, local history, and a close knowledge of Hawaiian public life.

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