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Author : Kinau Wilder
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ISBN 13 : 9780914916291
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (162 download)
Download or read book Wilders of Waikiki written by Kinau Wilder and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 8 pages
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Download or read book A Genealogy of the Wilder Family of Hawaii written by and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Yunte Huang
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393340392
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (933 download)
Download or read book Charlie Chan: The Untold Story of the Honorable Detective and His Rendezvous with American History written by Yunte Huang and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of cinematic hero Charlie Chan, based on the real-life Chinese immigrant detective, Chang Apana, whose bravado inspired mystery writer Earl Derr Biggers to depict his fictional sleuth as a wisecracking and wise investigator rather than a stereotype.
Author : Gaye Chan
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824865529
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)
Download or read book Waikiki written by Gaye Chan and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2006-09-30 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Waikiki:A History of Forgetting and Remembering presents a compelling cultural and environmental history of the area, exploring its place not only in the popular imagination, but also through the experiences of those who lived there. Employing a wide range of primary and secondary sources—including historical texts and photographs, government documents, newspaper accounts, posters, advertisements, and personal interviews—an artist and a cultural historian join forces to reveal how rich agricultural sites and sacred places were transformed into one of the world’s most famous vacation destinations. The story of Waikiki’s conversion from a vital self-sufficient community to a tourist dystopia is one of colonial oppression and unchecked capitalist development, both of which have fundamentally transformed all of Hawai‘i. Colonialism and capitalism have not only changed the look and function of the landscape, but also how Native Hawaiians, immigrants, settlers, and visitors interact with one another and with the islands’ natural resources. The book’s creators counter this narrative of displacement and destruction with stories—less known or forgotten—of resistance and protest.
Author : Robert C. Schmitt
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824812829
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (128 download)
Download or read book Firsts and Almost Firsts in Hawaii written by Robert C. Schmitt and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1995-12-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book-length look at how and when a wide range of items made their first appearance in the Islands: from cockroaches, slot machines, and drive-ins to aloha shirts, parking meters, and shipwrecks. To satisfy the curious and the skeptical, endnotes and a bibliography listing more than 200 publications are provided, making this work a valuable reference for scholars and an entertaining handbook for trivia buffs.
Author : Elizabeth Leslie Wight
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Memoirs of Elizabeth Kinau Wilder written by Elizabeth Leslie Wight and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Tara Bray Smith
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 141658742X
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (165 download)
Download or read book West of Then written by Tara Bray Smith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dazzling, devastating memoir about one woman's search for her wayward mother, whose past is inextricably linked with the bittersweet history of their home, Hawaii. At the center of West of Then is Karen Morgan—island flower, fifth generation haole (white) Hawaiian, Mayflower descendant—now living on the streets of downtown Honolulu. Despite her recklessness, Karen inspires fierce loyalty and love in her three daughters. When she goes missing in the spring of 2002, Tara, the eldest, sets out to find and hopefully save her mother. Her journey explores what you give up when you try to renounce your past, whether personal, familial, or historical, and what you gain when you confront it. A tender story that lays bare the anguish, candor, and humor of growing up a half-step off the beat, West of Then is a striking literary debut from a perceptive and original writer. By turns tough and touching, Smith's modern detective story unravels the rich history of the fiftieth state and the realities of contemporary Hawaii—its sizable homeless population, its drug subculture—as well as its generous, diverse humanity and astonishing beauty. In this land of so many ghosts, the author's search for her mother becomes a reckoning with herself, her family, and with the meaning of home.
Author : David Davis
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 0803285140
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (32 download)
Download or read book Waterman written by David Davis and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2015-10 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Waterman is the first comprehensive biography of Duke Kahanamoku (1890–1968): swimmer, surfer, Olympic gold medalist, Hawaiian icon, waterman. Long before Michael Phelps and Mark Spitz made their splashes in the pool, Kahanamoku emerged from the backwaters of Waikiki to become America’s first superstar Olympic swimmer. The original “human fish” set dozens of world records and topped the world rankings for more than a decade; his rivalry with Johnny Weissmuller transformed competitive swimming from an insignificant sideshow into a headliner event. Kahanamoku used his Olympic renown to introduce the sport of “surf-riding,” an activity unknown beyond the Hawaiian Islands, to the world. Standing proudly on his traditional wooden longboard, he spread surfing from Australia to the Hollywood crowd in California to New Jersey. No American athlete has influenced two sports as profoundly as Kahanamoku did, and yet he remains an enigmatic and underappreciated figure: a dark-skinned Pacific Islander who encountered and overcame racism and ignorance long before the likes of Joe Louis, Jesse Owens, and Jackie Robinson. Kahanamoku’s connection to his homeland was equally important. He was born when Hawaii was an independent kingdom; he served as the sheriff of Honolulu during Pearl Harbor and World War II and as a globetrotting “Ambassador of Aloha” afterward; he died not long after Hawaii attained statehood. As one sportswriter put it, Duke was “Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey combined down here.” In Waterman, award-winning journalist David Davis examines the remarkable life of Duke Kahanamoku, in and out of the water. Purchase the audio edition.
Author : Winston Davis
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0578112833
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (781 download)
Download or read book Men of Schiff, A History of the Professional Scouters Who Built the Boy Scouts of America written by Winston Davis and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book tells the stories of the men who were paid professionals in the Boy Scouts of America in the first half of the Twentieth Century. They had personal struggles and sometimes conflict among themselves. These men worked tirelessly to create the largest Scouting organization in the world and one of the largest youth movements of all time. The book gives some insight into their stories and the impact of their contributions toward the country we live in today.
Author : International Bureau of the American Republics
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1182 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book Commercial Directory ... written by International Bureau of the American Republics and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 1182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : International Bureau of the American Republics
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Total Pages : 1172 pages
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Download or read book Commercial Directory of the American Republics,: Argentine Republic. Bolivia. Brazil. Chile. Colombia. Costa Rica. Ecuador. Falkland Islands. Greater republic of Central America. Guatemala. The Guianas. Haiti. Hawaii. Honduras. British Honduras written by International Bureau of the American Republics and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 1172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 914 pages
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Download or read book Hawaiian Almanac and Annual for ... written by and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Liliuokalani (Queen of Hawaii)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 478 pages
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Download or read book Hawaii's Story written by Liliuokalani (Queen of Hawaii) and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Suzanne Swedo
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493045032
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)
Download or read book Hiking the Hawaiian Islands written by Suzanne Swedo and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering forty of the best hikes on the Hawaiian Islands, this revised and updated guide offers something for every hiker—from easy nature walks to strenuous day hikes. Each featured hike includes a route description; at-a-glance data such as distance and difficulty level; thorough directions to the trailhead; directional cues; and a detailed, accurate trail map. Inside you’ll find full-color photos and maps; information on approximate hiking times, canine compatibility, and fees and permits required; and sidebars on local lore, points of interest, and area wildlife.
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Total Pages : 2716 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (117 download)
Download or read book Who's who in America written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 2716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kathy Morey
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899975496
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (999 download)
Download or read book Oahu Trails written by Kathy Morey and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to 45 great hikes on Oahu includes 2 new trips in the inland rainforests of Kailua and Waimanalo. Explore the beaches, cliffs, and rainforests, and learn about native plants, Hawaiian history, and local mythology.
Author : Jim Tranquada
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824865871
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)
Download or read book The ‘Ukulele written by Jim Tranquada and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its introduction to Hawai‘i in 1879, the ‘ukulele has been many things: a symbol of an island paradise; a tool of political protest; an instrument central to a rich musical culture; a musical joke; a highly sought-after collectible; a cheap airport souvenir; a lucrative industry; and the product of a remarkable synthesis of western and Pacific cultures. The ‘Ukulele: A History explores all of these facets, placing the instrument for the first time in a broad historical, cultural, and musical context. Drawing on a wealth of previously untapped sources, Jim Tranquada and John King tell the surprising story of how an obscure four-string folk guitar from Portugal became the national instrument of Hawai’i, of its subsequent rise and fall from international cultural phenomenon to “the Dangerfield of instruments,” and of the resurgence in popularity (and respect) it is currently enjoying among musicians from Thailand to Finland. The book shows how the technologies of successive generations (recorded music, radio, television, the Internet) have played critical roles in popularizing the ‘ukulele. Famous composers and entertainers (Queen Liliuokalani, Irving Berlin, Arthur Godfrey, Paul McCartney, SpongeBob SquarePants) and writers (Rudyard Kipling, Jack London, P. G. Wodehouse, Agatha Christie) wind their way through its history—as well as a host of outstanding Hawaiian musicians (Ernest Kaai, George Kia Nahaolelua, Samuel K. Kamakaia, Henry A. Peelua Bishaw). In telling the story of the ‘ukulele, Tranquada and King also present a sweeping history of modern Hawaiian music that spans more than two centuries, beginning with the introduction of western melody and harmony by missionaries to the Hawaiian music renaissance of the 1970s and 1980s.
