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Author : Graham Osborne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Hawaii
ISBN : 1597005797
Contains color photographs of some of the most remote locations on the Hawaiian islands.
Author : Dawn E. Duensing
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780824854676
Hawai‘i's Scenic Roads examines a century of overland transportation from the Kingdom's first constitutional government until World War II, discovering how roads in the world's most isolated archipelago rivaled those on the U.S. mainland. Building Hawai‘i's roads was no easy feat, as engineers confronted a unique combination of circumstances: extreme isolation, mountainous topography, torrential rains, deserts, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and on Haleakalā, freezing temperatures. By investigating the politics and social processes that facilitated road projects, this study explains that foreign settlers wanted roads to "civilize" the Hawaiians and promote western economic development, specifically agriculture. Once sugar became the dominant driver in the economy, civic and political leaders turned their attention to constructing scenic roads. Viewed as "commercial enterprises," scenic byways became an essential factor in establishing tourism as Hawai‘i's "third crop" after sugar and pineapple. These thoroughfares also served as playgrounds for the islands' elite residents and wealthy visitors who could afford the luxury of carriage driving, and after 1900, motorcars. Duensing's provocative analysis of the 1924 Hawai‘i Bill of Rights reveals that roads played a critical role in redefining the Territory of Hawai‘i's status within the United States. Politicians and civic leaders focused on highway funding to argue that Hawai‘i was an "integral part of the Union," thus entitled to be treated as if it were a state. By accepting this "Bill of Rights," Congress confirmed the territory's claim to access federal programs, especially highway aid. Washington's subsequent involvement in Hawaii increased, as did the islands' dependence on the national government. Federal money helped the territory weather the Great Depression as it became enmeshed in New Deal programs and philosophy. Although primarily an economic protest, the Hawai‘i Bill of Rights was a crucial stepping stone on the path to eventual statehood in 1959. The core of this book is the intriguing tales of road projects that established the islands' most renowned scenic drives, including the Pali Highway, byways around Kīlauea Volcano, Haleakalā Highway, and the Hāna Belt Road. The author's unique approach provides a fascinating perspective for understanding Hawai‘i's social dynamics, as well as its political, environmental, and economic history.
Author : Stephanie C. Fox
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1312205369
In October of 2012, the author and her parents took a trip to Hawai'i, visiting O'ahu and the Big Island. They stayed at a beautiful resort on O'ahu called Ko Olina, which means "to be filled with happiness" in the Hawaiian language, toured historic sites, visited the dead sailors aboard the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, took a ride in an electric submarine, and then drove near Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island, and then near Kilauea. They tasted Kona coffee, attended a hokey lu'au and a wonderfully educational one, and walked through tropical gardens. In short, the author led her parents on a fascinating tour of Hawaiian history, language, music, cuisine, culture, botany, zoology, and volcanology. It was the trip of a lifetime, and one that the author aims to repeat with her husband, who was away teaching and researching at the time. After all, one can never taste, smell, hear, see, or touch enough of the paradise that is Hawai'i. A glossary of Hawaiian words and phrases is included.
Author : Rita Knipe
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1989-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0824812425
Mythology flows like a subterranean stream throughout Hawai‘i. Rita Knipe has selected a number of characteristic myths and mythological figures from the rich pantheon of Hawaiian deities. As she retells their stories, illustrated by Hawaii artist Dietrich Varez, the transposition of such primal drama to the pages of this book becomes poetic theater. The dramatic plots are myths and legends chosen from the oral traditions of unique island people, but the underlying themes and symbols are archetypal and eternal. Drawing parallels between Hawaiian mythology, universal patterns, and individual behavior, the author illustrates certain basic Jungian concepts and explains how we express them in the drama of our own lives.
Author : Michael Perkins
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2006-10-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781847289353
True Life and Death Stories of Hawaii's Hidden Dangers-with Advice From Rescue Experts on How to Enjoy the Islands Safely.
Author : DK Publishing
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780756691356
Drawing on the same standards of accuracy as the acclaimed DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, DK Top 10 Honolulu & Oahu uses exciting colorful photography and excellent cartography to provide a reliable and useful travel. Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from avoiding the crowds to finding out the freebies, The DK Top 10 Guides take the work out of planning any trip.
Author : Martha Warren Beckwith
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 9781465576781
Originally published in 1940.
Author : Cristina Bacchilega
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780812201178
Hawaiian legends figure greatly in the image of tropical paradise that has come to represent Hawai'i in popular imagination. But what are we buying into when we read these stories as texts in English-language translations? Cristina Bacchilega poses this question in her examination of the way these stories have been adapted to produce a legendary Hawai'i primarily for non-Hawaiian readers or other audiences. With an understanding of tradition that foregrounds history and change, Bacchilega examines how, following the 1898 annexation of Hawai'i by the United States, the publication of Hawaiian legends in English delegitimized indigenous narratives and traditions and at the same time constructed them as representative of Hawaiian culture. Hawaiian mo'olelo were translated in popular and scholarly English-language publications to market a new cultural product: a space constructed primarily for Euro-Americans as something simultaneously exotic and primitive and beautiful and welcoming. To analyze this representation of Hawaiian traditions, place, and genre, Bacchilega focuses on translation across languages, cultures, and media; on photography, as the technology that contributed to the visual formation of a westernized image of Hawai'i; and on tourism as determining postannexation economic and ideological machinery. In a book with interdisciplinary appeal, Bacchilega demonstrates both how the myth of legendary Hawai'i emerged and how this vision can be unmade and reimagined.
Author : Berta Esperanza Hernndez-Truyol
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2002-10-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780814738047
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Hawaii
ISBN : UCSC:32106005509390
Author : Nitasha Tamar Sharma
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781478021667
Hawaiʻi Is My Haven maps the context and contours of Black life in the Hawaiian Islands. This ethnography emerges from a decade of fieldwork with both Hawaiʻi-raised Black locals and Black transplants who moved to the Islands from North America, Africa, and the Caribbean. Nitasha Tamar Sharma highlights the paradox of Hawaiʻi as a multiracial paradise and site of unacknowledged antiBlack racism. While Black culture is ubiquitous here, African-descended people seem invisible. In this formerly sovereign nation structured neither by the US Black/White binary nor the one-drop rule, nonWhite multiracials, including Black Hawaiians and Black Koreans, illustrate the coarticulation and limits of race and the native/settler divide. Despite erasure and racism, nonmilitary Black residents consider Hawaiʻi their haven, describing it as a place to “breathe” that offers the possibility of becoming local. Sharma's analysis of race, indigeneity, and Asian settler colonialism shifts North American debates in Black and Native studies to the Black Pacific. Hawaiʻi Is My Haven illustrates what the Pacific offers members of the African diaspora and how they in turn illuminate race and racism in “paradise.”
Author : Baktash Vafaei
Publisher : StateGuides
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Hula Dance and Aloha Spirit: The True Hawaiian Paradise Join us on a fascinating journey into the heart of Aloha State, into a world shaped by hula dances and the unmistakable Aloha spirit. Learn about the symbolic meaning and deep cultural roots of hula, and experience how this dance reflects the soul and stories of Hawaii. Aloha is more than just a word - it's a way of life. Explore the Aloha spirit and its significance to the people of Hawaii. Learn how hospitality, kindness and appreciation are rooted in this unique culture. We'll guide you through the colorful world of floral wreaths, ukulele sounds, and traditional festivals that embody the spirit of Hawaii. From the gentle melodies of the ukulele to the passionate sounds of the Aloha spirit, you'll discover the magic that captures the hearts of the people of Hawaii. But Hawaii is also a place of change and challenges. We take a look at gentrification and the changes affecting traditional life in Hawaii. You will understand how these islands, with their cultures and traditions, are rooted in an ever-changing world. With practical travel tips and recommendations from locals, we'll help you plan your own Hawaiian adventure. Whether you want to walk in the footsteps of hula dancing or experience the spirit of aloha, this book is your key to an authentic Hawaiian experience.
Author : Judith Burtner
Publisher : Publication Consultants
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781594338281
In 1911, 22 year old Hettie Belle Matthew takes a daring leap into the unknown as she sails away from her cosmopolitan life in the bustling Bay Area for the remote Hawaiian Islands to work as a Governess for the prominent and wealthy Robinson Family. Letters discovered by her granddaughter over a century later are painstakingly woven together to bring this true story to life with rare insight and authenticity. “Hettie Belle's descriptive letters from over one hundred years ago make me feel as if I know my grandparents well. Her experiences bring the family to life, and I am not able to put the book down!”-- LOIS ROBINSON SOMERS, Descendant “Hettie Belle's charming letters open a fascinating window into the world of Kaua`i and Ni`ihau over 100 years ago. Through her eyes we are introduced to the lives of the plantation elite who ran Kaua`i society and to the magnificent landscapes that surrounded them. Hettie writes with aloha for both land and people, and Judith Burtner provides the necessary context so that we can get the most out of Hetties letters.”--ANDY BUSHNELL, Emeritus Professor of History, Kaua`i Community College
Author : Chris M Ramos
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798373304887
Are you ready to explore the beautiful and diverse islands of Hawaii? Look no further than our comprehensive Hawaii travel guide! Inside, you'll find expert advice and insider tips on how to make the most of your trip, from the best beaches to visit and the most breathtaking natural wonders to explore, to the must-try local foods and the most authentic cultural experiences. Our guidebook is packed with detailed information on everything you need to know for planning the perfect Hawaii vacation. You'll find detailed descriptions of each island, recommendations for accommodations, transportation, activities, and more.. But this guidebook isn't just about the practical information. We also provide an in-depth look into the island's rich culture and history, from traditional Hawaiian customs and beliefs, to music, dance, and the arts. You'll discover the best places to experience the local traditions, learn about the island's folklore, and understand the spirituality of the place. This guidebook makes it easy for you to plan your trip and make the most of your time on the islands. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with a family, our Hawaii travel guide will be your go-to companion for creating unforgettable memories in paradise. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your trip to Hawaii an unforgettable experience. Order your copy of the guidebook now and start planning the adventure of a lifetime!
Author : James R. Smith Ph. D.,Diane Smith
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Retirement
ISBN : 9780595297351
The answers are found within the pages of Living and Retiring in Hawaii. James R. Smith, Ph. D., and spouse Diane Smith, B.S., detail the options available to emigres, including: Whether to rent, buy or build and what to look for in a new home. Retirement communities, catered living, and assisted living. Choosing an island--Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, Molokai or Lanai. Recreation and leisure pursuits. Living and Retiring in Hawaii focuses on the health considerations and.