[Legend of Kapunohu] 214 [[1]]
PREFACE.
In this second series of the Fornander Collection of Hawaiian Folk-lore, with the exception of a few transpositions, as mentioned in the preceding volume, the order of the author has been observed in the main, by grouping together, first, the more important legends and traditions of the race, of universal acceptance throughout the whole group, followed by the briefer folk-tales of more local character.
A few of similar names occur in the collection, indicating, in some cases, different versions of the same story, a number of the more popular legends having several versions.
The closing part of this volume, to embrace the series of Lahainaluna School compositions of myth and traditional character, it is hoped will be found to possess educational value and interest.
No liberties have been taken with the original text, the plan, as outlined, being to present the various stories and papers as written, regardless of historic or other discrepancies, variance in such matters being treated in the notes thereto.
Thos. G. Thrum, Editor. [[2]]