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    <body><![CDATA[A densely packed epic chant/poem in Hawaiian, tranlated by Martha Beckwith in her 70's. Amazing detail, especially on the multiple meanings and inferences behind many Hawaiian words and expressions. Not a long book, but takes some concentration and rewards richly. Good way to learn some words in ano...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73047850">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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