{"product_id":"9781581780956","title":"Ancient Sites of Oahu: A Guide to Hawaiian Archaeological Places of Interest","description":"guidebook increased the general  public’s awareness of O‘ahu’s  ancient sites for the first time in  the early 1990s. Now an entirely  updated, full-color edition of the  book includes numerous  additional sites and expanded site  descriptions.\u003cp\u003e  Although many remnants of  ancient sites are accessible, often  they are hidden and few sources  provide such comprehensive  interpretive information. In this  informative and easy-to-follow  book author Van James highlights  the features, legends, and  archaeology of fifty O‘ahu sites.  Each site description includes a  photograph, directions, and a map  for easy location. While the book  is organized for touring the  island’s sites region by region,  cross-referenced lists make it easy  to develop alternatives according  to personal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  An introduction by the late  Hawaiian authority Edward L.H.  Kanahele gives the reader an  understanding of the intimate  connection Hawaiians feel to the  land and its features. He describes  the concept of wahi pana, sacred  places of Hawai‘i that are imbued  with spiritual significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Further context for the site  descriptions is given in chapters  describing aspects of Hawaiian  culture and five main types of  sites: heiau (temples), po¯haku  (sacred stones), petroglyphs,  caves and rock shelters, and  fishponds. Tips on selected sites  and cultural collections are also  included. Sections on site  preservation, Hawaiian  pronunciation, and a glossary  of Hawaiian terms round out the  volume. A must for visitors and  kama‘a¯ina alike, this book  provides an introduction to  cultural treasures little known  or understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishop Museum Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48729248301296,"sku":"9781581780956","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781581780956_p0.jpg?v=1768854292","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781581780956","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}