La'au Hawai'i - Traditional Hawaiian Uses of Plants

Bishop Museum Press, Hawaii, 1992. Reprint. Large format paperback in good order. Bumping and scuffing to corners and 2 indents in the rear cover which have also left dents in the last few pages. Contents tight. No inscriptions. Small water stain to bottom corner of preface and first 11 pages. Underlining to one para on page 35.
This classic, award-winning book provides the first comprehensive description of Hawaiian traditions of plant use. Topics include not only food, but clothing, cordage, shelter, canoes, tools, housewares, medicines, religious objects, weaponry, personal adornment, and recreation.