TITLE: |
The Book of Luelen / Luelen Bernart ; translated and edited by John L. Fischer, Saul H. Riesenberg, and Marjorie G. Whiting. |
AUTHOR: |
Bernart, Luelen. |
SERIES: |
Pacific History Series ; no.8. |
PUBLISHED: |
Honolulu, HI : University Press of Hawaii ; Canberra, Australia : Australian National University Press, c1977. |
DESCRIPTION: |
xxx, 193 p., 8 [i.e.] leaves of plates : ill. ; 22 cm. |
NOTES: |
See also "Annotations to the Book of Luelen." Photocopied version: 3comn00057044i |
NOTES: |
Bibliography : p. 191-193. |
NOTES: |
"The Book of Luelen" is the fullest account of Pohnpei's history that has ever been written by a native of that island. Bernart gives a comprehensive account of Pohnpei from the time of its creation to the first European contact. Myths and legends interwoven with history and botanical lore provide a rich source of information about the island. This account gives an insider's view of Pohnpeian history". |
NOTES: |
5 copies published by UH Press of Hawaii are filed in cabinet #1 at Circulation 2nd floor along with 3 copies of the annotations. |
SUBJECT: |
Legends--Micronesia (Federated States)--Pohnpei. |
SUBJECT: |
Pohnpei (Micronesia)--Social life and customs. |
SUBJECT: |
Pohnpei (Micronesia)--History. |
SUBJECT: |
Micronesia (Federated States)--Pohnpei. |
ADDED ENTRY: |
Fischer, John Lyle. |
ADDED ENTRY: |
Riesenberg, Saul H. |
ADDED ENTRY: |
Whiting, Marjorie G. |