Night is a Sharkskin Drum

Night is a Sharkskin DrumUniversity of Hawaii Press Haunani Kay Trask Night Is a Sharkskin Drum is a lyrical evocation of Hawaii by a Native poet whose ancestral land has been scarred by tourism, the American military, and urbanization. Grounded in the ancient grandeur and beauty of Hawaii, this collection is a haunted and haunting love song for a beloved homeland under assault.

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His lively backstories on how he chased these high-profile scandals make fascinating reading

how archaeological methods have advanced

Beautifully illustrated with block prints by award-winning artist Caren Loebel-Fried

Ingredients: Hawaiian distilled water

Among the many rewards of growing natives

Aikau kept searching for ways to rediscover his heritage and culture

but were able to return later

Ancient Hawaiians lived by the animistic philosophy that assigned living souls to animals

Kukui oil can bolster your immune system

The authors present the lei art form in not only words

This 20th anniversary edition combines the best from all 3 volumes so Hawaii’s new generation of curious kids can have fun finding hidden things throughout the book and learning more about Hawaiʻi