Hawaiʻi the Pacific State 2nd Ed.

Hawaiʻi: The Pacific State is a complete, accurate, and up-to-date history of Hawaiʻi. Illustrated with historic as well as modern color photographs, it covers the formation of the islands, the arrival of plants and animals, the coming of the first Hawaiians, island life until Captain Cook’s arrival in 1778, and the resulting development of Pacific trade. From warring chiefs to strong kings, form a monarchy to a territory, the political evolution of Hawaiʻi is traced through the world wars and statehood to the present-day sovereignty movement. Chapters on the individual islands, the changes in agricultural production, the renaissance of Hawaiian culture, and island holidays and festivals make Hawaiʻi: The Pacific State an ideal school text or reference book for the entire family. Key events are presented from both Hawaiian and Western historical perspectives. This edition includes legends and chants, highlighted content-area vocabulary, new photographs, and artwork from classic and contemporary Hawaiian artists in a colorful, redesigned format.  _____ Edited by Dr. Ann Rayson  _____ hardcover   |   272 pages   |   9.75" x 11.25"   |   color