Haleakala -A History of the Maui Mountain (Updated Edition)

Haleakala -A History of the Maui Mountain (Updated Edition) Product Description:

It’s more than “the crater”. From ancient times to modern, Haleakala has been wahi pana, a storied place. Haleakala: A History of the Maui Mountain shares rich historical accounts and vintage photographs documenting the geology, ancient myths, silversword, and nene, Depression-era building projects, and the community effort that created a national park.

Visitors flock to Haleakala National Park by the thousands every year. They gather at the summit to watch the sunrise over colorful cinder cones, and they play in oceanside pools at Kipahulu. Beyond the popular attractions, there is much more to enjoy about Haleakala. Learn about this amazing place in Haleakala: A History of the Maui Mountain.

Jill Engledow has lived within sight of Haleakala since 1968. A prize-winning author, she is widely recognized and appreciated for her extensive knowledge of Hawaii. She has been writing about Maui for more than thirty-five years and in this fascinating book, she shares little-known facts, forgotten photographs, and numerous eyewitness historical accounts of the famous Maui mountain she knows and loves so well.