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 groviping together, first, 

 the more important legends and traditions of the race, of universal acceptance through- 

 out 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 ]:)art 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. 



