Come discuss this canonical work of traditional Hawaiian life, written by the distinguished scholars Mary Kawena Pukui and E.S. Craighill Handy. Covering manners and customs related to birth, death, marriage, sexual practices, religious beliefs, and family relationships, The Polynesian Family System in Ka’u Hawai’i is a classic work that draws upon the recollections of elders of the Ka’u district. Copies of the book are available at the library’s circulation desk. All books are chosen by vote of the group.

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