Ke Kumu Aupuni: The Foundation of Hawaiian Nationhood (Bilingual)

Ke Kumu Aupuni: The Foundation of Hawaiian Nationhood embodies a monumental history of Hawaiʻi, from the beginnings and political rise of Kamehameha I, the negotiations and battles that would come to unify Hawai‘i’s islands and kingdoms, and the development of a single government that would endure, to be ruled by his son and heir, Liholiho, Kamehameha II. This narrative is an invaluable catalog of data about Hawai‘i, Hawaiians, and the nature of national and cultural identity in the Pacific.

Physical Book Variations
Awaiaulu offer a hardcover that comes with a sleeve and a royal blue hardcover, and, a paperback that comes without a sleeve.

eBook Variations
Awaiaulu offer two types of eBooks for Ke Kumu Aupuni - PDF not searchable and ePub searchable. Both are the same price.  Awaiauluʻs eBook provider is Glassboxx, in order to read either eBooks you will need to download the Glassboxx app or access via the Glassboxx website.

Once the app is purchased, login to the Glassboxx platform/website using the e-mail address you used to purchase the books on the Awaiaulu store (shop.awaiaulu.org) and the book will be available inside your Glassboxx account for reading. 

PDF + Glassboxx: this eBook is not searchable, however itʻs visual layout is identical to the physical printed book, that is, left page is in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, right page in English. This dual page layout is helpful for those wanting to compare translations, those who prefer the print typography or those working on larger monitors (iPads and desktops).

ePub + Glassboxx: this eBook is searchable, you will be able to access a search icon and type in your phrase you wish to search for. The eBook layout is dynamic and scales with ePub features. The text is arranged in sequential order, that is, one paragraph in English and the next paragraph in Hawaiian. This dynamic ePub layout is best for those with single smaller screens or readers such as Kobo or Kindle who prefer a traditional eBook experience.