The note of the story does not often rise above the carnal but now and then a higher note is struck of friendship, marital love and loyalty, courage for high ends. As a contribution to aboriginal folk-lore Mr. Westervelt’s book takes a distinct place.—Herald, Boston, Mass., Jan. 29, 1916.
Greek Mythology, red Indian Folk-lore and Andersen’s Fairy Tales are made of one stuff and kin to them all are these South Sea Island Stories told by Mr. W. D. Westervelt.—New York Sun, Jan. 23, 1916.
These legends reveal an extraordinary understanding of Nature’s ways and moods and unveil early history with a mythological setting.—San Francisco, Feb., 1916.
The author purposes to bring out during 1917:
LIFE OF KAMEHAMEHA.
LEGENDS OF MAUI.
HISTORICAL LEGENDS.
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