How Long to Read Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods

How Long Does it Take to Read Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 13 minutes to read Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods by W. D. Westervelt

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods (1915) is a collection of Hawaiian folktales and myths by W. D. Westervelt. Connecting the origin story of Hawaii to the traditions of other Polynesian cultures, Westervelt provides an invaluable resource for understanding the historical and geographical scope of Hawaiian culture. Drawing on the work of David Malo, Samuel Kamakau, and Abraham Fornander, Westervelt, originally from Ohio, became a leading authority on the Hawaiian Islands, publishing extensively on their legends, religious beliefs, and folk tales. “The legends of the Hawaiian Islands are as diverse as those of any country in the world. They are also entirely distinct in form and thought from the fairy-tales which excite the interest and wonder of the English and German children. The mythology of Hawaii follows the laws upon which all myths are constructed.” Part ethnography, part geological description, Westervelt’s work is a powerful celebration of the cultural traditions of the Hawaiian Islands. In these legends, ghosts and gods interact with the environment and the daily lives of islanders, shaping human society and the land itself. Highlights include the story of the Wauhaula heiau, or temple, the legend of the enraged Hau-pu and the Rock of Kauai, and the tale of Nanaue, the shark-man of Waipio Valley. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of W. D. Westervelt’s Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods is a classic of Hawaiian literature reimagined for modern readers.

How long is Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods?

Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods by W. D. Westervelt is 132 pages long, and a total of 33,264 words.

This makes it 45% the length of the average book. It also has 41% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 1 minute to read Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods aloud.

What Reading Level is Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods?

Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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