Hawaiian History

Hawaiian History
Author: Richard Lightner
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2004-08-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 0313072981

Hawaii has been referred to as the crossroads of the Pacific. This book illustrates how many world cultures and customs meet in the Hawaiian Islands, providing a chronological overview highlighted by extracts from important works that express Hawaii's unique history. This work starts with chronological chapters on general and ancient Hawaiian history and continues through early Western contact, the 19th century, and Hawaii's annexation to the United States. Topics include politics, religion, social issues, business, ethnic groups, and race relations.

Duke

Duke
Author: Sandra Kimberley Hall
Publisher: Bess Press
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2004
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781573062305

Hawai'i's Ambassador of Aloha, Duke Kahanamoku, is remembered for his Olympic medals and as the Father of International Modern Surfing. But those who place leis on his statue in Waik k equally honor him for his strength of character and the Hawaiian ideals he represented. In this moving tribute, filled with photos of Duke, his story and Hawai'i's are intertwined.

Hawaii's Story

Hawaii's Story
Author: Liliuokalani (Queen of Hawaii)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 478
Release: 1898
Genre: Hawaii
ISBN:

Airmail Postal History: A Collection of Articles

Airmail Postal History: A Collection of Articles
Author: Steve B Davis
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2017-01-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1365483398

A compilation of easy to read and understand articles related to airmail. All articles are by the author. Most were previously published in various journals and magazines. The articles are intended for all collectors and those interested in history.

Designing Paradise

Designing Paradise
Author: Don Hibbard
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2006
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781568985749

"Designing Paradise : The Allure of the Hawaiian Resort follows the history of tourist destinations in the Hawaiian Islands, the motivations that shaped their formation, and the buildings and landscapes that are the embodiments of this paradise of the Pacific. Comprehensively illustrated with drawings, ephemera, archival images, and contemporary photographs, Designing Paradise examines the most magnificent and culturally rich architecture to emerge in the Hawaiian Islands and provides insight into the essence and allure of Hawai'i. The resorts presented here are more than places of shelter or destinations; they exemplify the aloha spirit and the idyllic mythos of Hawai'i."--BOOK JACKET.