Buke ‘Oihana Lapa‘au, first printed in Honolulu in 1895, a vlauable collection of information on Hawaiian medical practices, based on the writing of the honorable ‘Elia Helekunihi. In addition, it presents select ali‘i genealogy and a detailed chronological description of significant dates in Hawaiian history from the time of Liloa through 1893.

Edited by Thomas P. Spencer

Foreword by M. Puakea Noglemeier

$12.95

isbn 978-1-58178-021-5

softcover, 5.5x8.5, 144pp.

Available at Bishop Museum's Shop Pacifica (phone 808-848-4158, email at shop@bishopmuseum.org ) and other fine bookstores throughout the islands.

Tags: Bishop Museum Press, Hawaiian language, Hawaiian medical practices, ‘Oihana Lapa‘au

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