02338cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000029001122450038001412640051001793000047002303360026002773370026003033380036003295000031003655050151003965080016005475201308005635340045018716530049019168560042019659990017020072152UtSlPG20260610133054.0mcr n260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aLondon, Jack,d1876-191610aIsland Tales / On the Makaloa Mat 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2000  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2000-04-010 aOn the Makaloa mat -- The bones of Kahelili -- When Alice told her soul -- Shin-bones -- The water baby -- The tears of Ah Kim -- The Kanaka surf.  aDavid Price  a"On the Makaloa Mat" by Jack London is a collection of narratives first published in the early 20th century. The stories unfold in the Hawaiian Islands, exploring themes of family, culture, and the complexities of life through richly drawn characters, particularly focusing on the lives of Hawaiian women and their relationships. The opening installment introduces Martha Scandwell, her family dynamics, and the contrasting backgrounds of her and her sister, all set against the idyllic yet culturally rich Hawaiian landscape.  The opening of "On the Makaloa Mat" presents the character of Martha Scandwell, who observes her surroundings in a beautiful home by the ocean in Waikiki. As she interacts with her sister, Bella, the story delves into their shared history and familial ties, revealing deeper narratives concerning marriage, heritage, and the duality of their identities as both Hawaiians and individuals of European descent. Their conversation touches on the past, including the joys and hardships of their lives and marriages, setting the stage for a meditative exploration of personal sacrifice and the nuances of love and community, while also highlighting the interplay between traditional Hawaiian life and the influences of Western culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHawaii -- Social life and customs -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2152  c44258d44258