Exploring Lost Hawaiʻi

Exploring Lost Hawaiʻi
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Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015056490488
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Exploring Lost Hawaiʻi by : Ellie Crowe

Covering all of the major Hawaiian Islands, this book takes readers on routes not found in traditional guidebooks, on journeys to the Hawai'i of old-places of powerful ali'i, wise kahuna, sacred heiau, and mysterious menehune. Sites of historical and cultural significance are described in detail and directions are given to each place.

Exploring Lost Hawaii

Exploring Lost Hawaii
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Publisher : Island Heritage
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1597005908
ISBN-13 : 9781597005906
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Exploring Lost Hawaii by : Ellie Crowe

Taking readers on a journey into Hawaii's fascinating secret places of spiritual and cultural significance, this unique guidebook ventures far beyond the beaches and tourist destinations to places never seen by most visitors, or even many local residents.

Lost Kingdom

Lost Kingdom
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Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Total Pages : 469
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ISBN-10 : 9780802194886
ISBN-13 : 0802194885
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis Lost Kingdom by : Julia Flynn Siler

The New York Times–bestselling author delivers “a riveting saga about Big Sugar flexing its imperialist muscle in Hawaii . . . A real gem of a book” (Douglas Brinkley, author of American Moonshot). Deftly weaving together a memorable cast of characters, Lost Kingdom brings to life the clash between a vulnerable Polynesian people and relentlessly expanding capitalist powers. Portraits of royalty and rogues, sugar barons, and missionaries combine into a sweeping tale of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s rise and fall. At the center of the story is Lili‘uokalani, the last queen of Hawai‘i. Born in 1838, she lived through the nearly complete economic transformation of the islands. Lucrative sugar plantations gradually subsumed the majority of the land, owned almost exclusively by white planters, dubbed the “Sugar Kings.” Hawai‘i became a prize in the contest between America, Britain, and France, each seeking to expand their military and commercial influence in the Pacific. The monarchy had become a figurehead, victim to manipulation from the wealthy sugar plantation owners. Lili‘u was determined to enact a constitution to reinstate the monarchy’s power but was outmaneuvered by the United States. The annexation of Hawai‘i had begun, ushering in a new century of American imperialism. “An important chapter in our national history, one that most Americans don’t know but should.” —The New York Times Book Review “Siler gives us a riveting and intimate look at the rise and tragic fall of Hawaii’s royal family . . . A reminder that Hawaii remains one of the most breathtaking places in the world. Even if the kingdom is lost.” —Fortune “[A] well-researched, nicely contextualized history . . . [Indeed] ‘one of the most audacious land grabs of the Gilded Age.’” —Los Angeles Times

Kamehameha

Kamehameha
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1597005916
ISBN-13 : 9781597005913
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Kamehameha by : Ellie Crowe

Chronicles the life of King Kamehameha I from childhood to his ascension to becoming one of Hawaii's greatest leaders, capturing the danger of a child who was forced to hide from jealous chiefs who marked him for death.

Driving & Discovering Hawaii

Driving & Discovering Hawaii
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0896103145
ISBN-13 : 9780896103146
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis Driving & Discovering Hawaii by : Richard Sullivan

The Lost Territories

The Lost Territories
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Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages : 266
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ISBN-10 : 9780824854379
ISBN-13 : 0824854373
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis The Lost Territories by : Shane Strate

It is a cherished belief among Thai people that their country was never colonized. Yet politicians, scholars, and other media figures chronically inveigh against Western colonialism and the imperialist theft of Thai territory. Thai historians insist that the country adapted to the Western-dominated world order more successfully than other Southeast Asian kingdoms and celebrate their proud history of independence. But many Thai leaders view the West as a threat and portray Thailand as a victim. Clearly Thailand's relationship with the West is ambivalent. The Lost Territories explores this conundrum by examining two important and contrasting strands of Thai historiography: the well-known Royal-Nationalist ideology, which celebrates Thailand's long history of uninterrupted independence; and what the author terms "National Humiliation discourse," its mirror image. Shane Strate examines the origins and consequences of National Humiliation discourse, showing how the modern Thai state has used the idea of national humiliation to sponsor a form of anti-Western nationalism. Unlike triumphalist Royal-Nationalist narratives, National Humiliation history depicts Thailand as a victim of Western imperialist bullying. Focusing on key themes such as extraterritoriality, trade imbalances, and territorial loss, National Humiliation history maintains that the West impeded Thailand's development even while professing its support and cooperation. Although the state remains the hero in this narrative, it is a tragic heroism defined by suffering and foreign oppression. Through his insightful analysis of state and media sources, Strate demonstrates how Thai politicians have deployed National Humiliation imagery in support of ethnic chauvinism and military expansion. He shows how the discourse became the ideological foundation of Thailand's irredentist strategy, the state's anti-Catholic campaign, and its acceptance of pan-Asianism during World War II; and how the "state as victim" narrative has been used by politicians to redefine Thai identity and elevate the military into the role of national savior. The Lost Territories will be of particular interest to historians and political scientists for the light it sheds on many episodes of Thai foreign policy, including the contemporary dispute over Preah Vihear. The book's analysis of the manipulation of historical memory will interest academics exploring similar phenomena worldwide.

I Escaped Amazon River Pirates

I Escaped Amazon River Pirates
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Publisher : Best Day Books For Young Readers
Total Pages : 122
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ISBN-10 : 9781951019099
ISBN-13 : 1951019091
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis I Escaped Amazon River Pirates by : Scott Peters

From multi-award winning Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters comes a harrowing escape based on true tales of recent Amazon River pirate attacks. When river pirates attack their ferry in the middle of the night, Nick and his family escape on a surfboard. But the Amazon River's wild currents separate Nick and his stepsister from their parents. One minute they're together, the next, Nick and Maddie are lost and alone in a deadly rainforest filled with piranha, jaguars, caimans, and giant anaconda. Worse, they've got angry pirates on their tail and a box of stolen gold. 15-year-old Nick is responsible for 8-year-old Maddie—but it's not easy when his stepsister acts like she hates his guts! Can they find a way to get along and survive in the deadly jungle? Can these brave but frightened kids escape disaster? 100% kid-tested, no-boring-parts guaranteed! This is the 4th children's book in the I Escaped Series about brave boys and girls who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape disaster. Sure to appeal to fans of New York Times Bestseller Lauren Tarshis's I Survived Series and Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. A study guide is available at https://tinyurl.com/escaped-pirates Features a special section on pirates and piracy on the Amazon River including fascinating facts about illegal gold mining, deforestation, clearcutting in Brazil, Peru, and the whole South American region. A story of sibling rivalry, values, and courage that's packed with adrenaline-charged, nonstop action adventure.

Go to Sleep, Hide and Seek

Go to Sleep, Hide and Seek
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Publisher : Island Heritage
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1597007595
ISBN-13 : 9781597007597
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Go to Sleep, Hide and Seek by : Ellie Crowe

Little ones play hide-and-seek with sea turtles, colorful reef fish, friendly dolphins, gecko lizards, and other fascinating tropical creatures in this engaging board book. With a lift of the flap, children discover the sometimes surprising places where their new friends like to curl up and go to sleep. With its lively illustrations and easy-to-follow text,Go to Sleep, Hide and Seekis the perfect way to bond with a child while making bedtime a fun way to end the day.

This Is Paradise

This Is Paradise
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Publisher : Hogarth
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : 9780770436254
ISBN-13 : 0770436250
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis This Is Paradise by : Kristiana Kahakauwila

Elegant, brutal, and profound—this magnificent debut captures the grit and glory of modern Hawai'i with breathtaking force and accuracy. In a stunning collection that announces the arrival of an incredible talent, Kristiana Kahakauwila travels the islands of Hawai'i, making the fabled place her own. Exploring the deep tensions between local and tourist, tradition and expectation, façade and authentic self, This Is Paradise provides an unforgettable portrait of life as it’s truly being lived on Maui, Oahu, Kaua'i and the Big Island. In the gut-punch of “Wanle,” a beautiful and tough young woman wants nothing more than to follow in her father’s footsteps as a legendary cockfighter. With striking versatility, the title story employs a chorus of voices—the women of Waikiki—to tell the tale of a young tourist drawn to the darker side of the city’s nightlife. “The Old Paniolo Way” limns the difficult nature of legacy and inheritance when a patriarch tries to settle the affairs of his farm before his death. Exquisitely written and bursting with sharply observed detail, Kahakauwila’s stories remind us of the powerful desire to belong, to put down roots, and to have a place to call home.

Surfer of the Century

Surfer of the Century
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 56
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105130559698
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Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis Surfer of the Century by : Ellie Crowe

"A brief biography of Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku, five-time Olympic swimming champion from the early 1900s who is also considered worldwide as the 'father of modern surfing'"--Provided by publisher.