Marshall Island Legends and Stories Pacific Island and from the traditions of

and from the traditions of the past

These books will be pressed into service as textbooks as a means of promoting literacy throughout the Pacific

—The Kapio Newspress

and rail development as well as sovereignty and the conflict over the Thirty Meter Telescope

- The Honolulu Advertiser

Marshall Island Legends and Stories Pacific Island and from the traditions ofIn Marshall Island Legends and Stories, Daniel A. Kelin II preserves the qualities of oral storytelling in 50 stories recorded from 18 storytellers on 8 islands and atolls. This lively collection includes something for everyone: origin stories, tales of mejenkwaad and other demons, tricksters, disobedient children, wronged husbands, foolish suitors, and reunited families all relaying the importance of traditional Marshallese values and customs.