A Shark Going Inland Is My Chief - by Patrick Vinton Kirch (Paperback)

A Shark Going Inland Is My Chief is a captivating history of Hawaiian culture that takes readers on an unforgettable journey across the Pacific.

Written by renowned archaeologist Patrick Vinton Kirch, this book provides a comprehensive and accessible account of the early Polynesian settlers of Hawai'i and their remarkable adaptability to the island landscape.

With over four decades of research combined with Native Hawaiian oral traditions and archaeological evidence, Kirch brings to life the gradual rise to power of the Hawaiian god-kings and their epic voyages of discovery.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Hawaii and the Polynesian people, offering a unique perspective on the human past that will leave readers spellbound.