Legends of Maui (1910) is a collection of Hawaiian folktales and myths anthologized by W. D. Westervelt. Paying homage to the importance of Maui across Polynesian cultures- Westervelt introduces his groundbreaking collection of legends on Hawaii’s founding deity. Westervelts collection connects the origin story of Hawaii to the traditions of other Polynesian cultures- providing an invaluable resource for understanding the historical and geographical scope of Hawaiian culture. Drawing on the work of David Malo- Samuel Kamakau- and Abraham Fornander- Westervelt- originally from Ohio- became a leading authority on the Hawaiian Islands- publishing extensively on their legends- religious beliefs- and folk tales. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally designed manuscript- this edition of W. D. Westervelt’s Legends of Maui is a classic of Hawaiian literature reimagined for modern readers.