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Book Gardens of Lono

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  • Author : Melinda S. Allen
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2001
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 192 pages

Download or read book Gardens of Lono written by Melinda S. Allen and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Ancient Hawaiian State

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  • Author : Robert J. Hommon
  • Publisher : Oxford University Press
  • Release : 2013-04-25
  • ISBN : 0199916128
  • Pages : 335 pages

Download or read book The Ancient Hawaiian State written by Robert J. Hommon and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-04-25 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on archaeological and ethnohistorical sources, this book redefines the study of primary states by arguing for the inclusion of Polynesia, which witnessed the development of primary states in both Hawaii and Tonga.

Book Asian Perspectives

Download or read book Asian Perspectives written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Islands of History

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  • Author : Marshall Sahlins
  • Publisher : University of Chicago Press
  • Release : 2013-03-06
  • ISBN : 022616215X
  • Pages : 202 pages

Download or read book Islands of History written by Marshall Sahlins and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2013-03-06 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marshall Sahlins centers these essays on islands—Hawaii, Fiji, New Zealand—whose histories have intersected with European history. But he is also concerned with the insular thinking in Western scholarship that creates false dichotomies between past and present, between structure and event, between the individual and society. Sahlins's provocative reflections form a powerful critique of Western history and anthropology.

Book The Apotheosis of Captain Cook

Download or read book The Apotheosis of Captain Cook written by Gananath Obeyesekere and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here Gananath Obeyesekere debunks one of the most enduring myths of imperialism, civilization, and conquest: the notion that the Western civilizer is a god to savages. Using shipboard journals and logs kept by Captain James Cook and his officers, Obeyesekere reveals the captain as both the self-conscious civilizer and as the person who, his mission gone awry, becomes a "savage" himself. In this new edition of The Apotheosis of Captain Cook, the author addresses, in a lengthy afterword, Marshall Sahlins's 1994 book, How "Natives" Think, which was a direct response to this work.

Book The Curse of Lono

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  • Author : Hunter S. Thompson
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2014
  • ISBN : 9783836548960
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book The Curse of Lono written by Hunter S. Thompson and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wild ride to the dark side of Americana. Hunter S. Thompson's and Ralph Steadman's most eccentric book "The Curse of Lono" is to Hawaii what "Fear and Loathing" was to Las Vegas: the crazy tales of a journalist's "coverage" of a news event that ends up being a wild ride to the dark side of Americana. Originally published in 1983, "The Curse of Lono" features all of the zany, hallucinogenic wordplay and feral artwork for which the Hunter S. Thompson/Ralph Steadmanduo became known and loved. This curious book, considered an oddity among Hunter's oeuvre, was long out of print, prompting collectors to search high and low for an original copy. TASCHEN's signed, limited edition sold out before the book even hit the stores--this unlimited version, in a different, smaller format, makes "The Curse of Lono" accessible to everyone.

Book Feathered Gods and Fishhooks

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  • Author : Patrick Vinton Kirch
  • Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
  • Release : 2023-07-31
  • ISBN : 0824894464
  • Pages : 542 pages

Download or read book Feathered Gods and Fishhooks written by Patrick Vinton Kirch and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2023-07-31 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first edition of Feathered Gods and Fishhooks was the pioneering synthesis of ancient Hawaiian civilization from an archaeological perspective. This long-awaited revised edition now brings the field up to date, incorporating the results from hundreds of archaeological projects undertaken throughout the Hawaiian Islands over the past thirty-five years that have benefited from tremendous technological advancements, and presents an authoritative account of the origins and progression of Hawaiian culture prior to the arrival of Europeans. Generously illustrated, this revision includes dozens of new photographs and maps, along with a selection of color plates. This volume, like its predecessor, provides a synthesis of Hawaiian archaeology that avoids unnecessary jargon and is comprehensible to the interested layperson, yet is sufficiently detailed to be useful to the professional archaeologist. Feathered Gods and Fishhooks: The Archaeology of Ancient Hawai‘i begins with an explanation of archaeological practice in Hawai‘i, from antiquarian pursuits in the late nineteenth century through the development of modern research techniques, taking into account the recent tensions surrounding the significant shift of archaeology from a largely academic endeavor to a professional consulting enterprise. Following a review of environmental constraints and opportunities, and of the main kinds of archaeological evidence, the book explores the latest information on the first Polynesian settlement of Hawai‘i. To achieve a holistic view, the wide range of topics discussed in this work include material culture, agricultural systems, population size, ritual architecture variations, diversity in landscapes, and archaeological evidence for historical transformations following European contact. The final chapters survey, island-by-island, major sites and patterns of ancient settlement. In total, this book tells a story of Hawaiian history, culture, and wisdom in an attempt to preserve ancestral archaeological records. As with the first edition, the revised Feathered Gods and Fishhooks is an indispensable resource on the history of ancient Hawai‘i. Of particular note is the extensive bibliography, a key guide to hundreds of often difficult-to-locate reports and publications on Hawaiian archaeology.

Book Hawaiian Gardens Photographed on Kauai

Download or read book Hawaiian Gardens Photographed on Kauai written by Bill Gleasner and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Inventory of Seeds and Plants Imported

Download or read book Inventory of Seeds and Plants Imported written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 1522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Moon Hawaiian Islands

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  • Author : Kevin Whitton
  • Publisher : Moon Travel
  • Release : 2014-08-19
  • ISBN : 1612388329
  • Pages : 1404 pages

Download or read book Moon Hawaiian Islands written by Kevin Whitton and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 1404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each of the Hawaiian Islands offers a world of its own. How can you choose just one? Island hopping is an art, not a science. In this full-color guide, Hawaii resident Kevin Whitton tells you everything you need to know to plan the perfect getaway. The book covers O'ahu, Maui, Lana'i, Moloka'i, Kaua'i, and the Big Island of Hawai'i. Whitton also provides: A strategic two-week itinerary covering all of the islands Tips on how to choose the right island for you Options for extending your stay on each island The perfect island pairings and experiences that complement one another like fine wine added to a great meal Information on getting from island to island by plane and ferry Vibrant photos and helpful planning maps Complete with details on everything from the best beaches and restaurants to when to go for whale watching, Moon Hawaiian Islands gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Book Historical Metaphors and Mythical Realities

Download or read book Historical Metaphors and Mythical Realities written by Marshall D. Sahlins and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2009-07-09 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hawaiian culture as it met foreign traders and settlers is the context for Sahlins's structuralist methodology of historical interpretation

Book A Shark Going Inland Is My Chief

Download or read book A Shark Going Inland Is My Chief written by Patrick Vinton Kirch and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing the origins of the Hawaiians and other Polynesians back to the shores of the South China Sea, archaeologist Patrick Vinton Kirch follows their voyages of discovery across the Pacific in this fascinating history of Hawaiian culture from about one thousand years ago. Combining more than four decades of his own research with Native Hawaiian oral traditions and the evidence of archaeology, Kirch puts a human face on the gradual rise to power of the Hawaiian god-kings, who by the late eighteenth century were locked in a series of wars for ultimate control of the entire archipelago. This lively, accessible chronicle works back from Captain James Cook’s encounter with the pristine kingdom in 1778, when the British explorers encountered an island civilization governed by rulers who could not be gazed upon by common people. Interweaving anecdotes from his own widespread travel and extensive archaeological investigations into the broader historical narrative, Kirch shows how the early Polynesian settlers of Hawai'i adapted to this new island landscape and created highly productive agricultural systems.

Book Kauai Trails

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  • Author : Kathy Morey
  • Publisher : Wilderness Press
  • Release : 2013-03-15
  • ISBN : 0899975518
  • Pages : 314 pages

Download or read book Kauai Trails written by Kathy Morey and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From enchanted Hanelei Bay to the rainbows of Waimea Canyon, from Wailua Falls to the sculptured NaPali Coast, Kaua'i has an unmatchable landscape and miles of trails for hikers and backpackers. This new edition details 59 hikes: you'll walk along steep cliffs above turquoise water, relax next to immense waterfalls, drink in the sweet scent of Kaua'i hibiscus, and stroll on beaches at sunrise.

Book Moonstar

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  • Author : David Gerrold
  • Publisher : BenBella Books, Inc.
  • Release : 2014-01-28
  • ISBN : 1939529476
  • Pages : 142 pages

Download or read book Moonstar written by David Gerrold and published by BenBella Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She was born in the moonstar's shadow when the storms of Satlik raged their worst. Because of this, Jobe was different. The family never spoke of it, but everyone knew Jobe was special. So Jobe came to know of it, too. She had a destiny beyond that of Choice, beyond that moment when she would finally have to decide for Reethe, Mother of the World, or for Dakka, Father, Son, and Lover. For the others it was easy, but not for her, not for Jobe. So she was sent to Option, the island of learning, to make her choice and become who she must be. And slowly, ever so slowly, Jobe retreated from the world, from the time of decision. Then the ultimate cataclysm wracked the planet, threatening all her people had struggled to create, and Jobe came forth at last to fulfill her destiny and begin the quest that the moonstar had set for her so many years ago… Nebula award nominee for best novel of the year (1977). Originally published as Moonstar Oddessy.

Book Hawai i

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  • Author : Ellie Crowe
  • Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
  • Release : 2007-02
  • ISBN : 1402724071
  • Pages : 106 pages

Download or read book Hawai i written by Ellie Crowe and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-02 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its azure skies, blue seas, lush tropical foliage, and volcanic formations, the Hawaiian islands truly are a visual celebration--and this volume, featuring awe-inspiring photos by Elan Penn, honors its magnificence. But there’s more to America’s 50th state than amazing landscapes: Award-winning author Ellie Crowe is a superb tour guide to the individual islands, with their state parks, museums of native art, temples, ranches, farms, and gardens. Of course, there’s a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial; an introduction to the fierce chiefs and feather gods, monarchs and missionaries who influenced the culture; a journey to the Moloka’i sea cliffs; a trip to Volcanoes National Park; and a presentation of contemporary, sophisticated Hawaii. A foreword by leading Hawaiian scholar Rubellite Kawena Kinney Johnson begins the journey.

Book Revised Catologue of Principal Plants at the Canal Zone Plant Introduction Gardens

Download or read book Revised Catologue of Principal Plants at the Canal Zone Plant Introduction Gardens written by United States. Panama Canal and published by . This book was released on 1930 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Constructing Colonial Discourse

Download or read book Constructing Colonial Discourse written by Noel Elizabeth Currie and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2005 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While Captain James Cook's South Pacific voyages have been extensively studied, much less attention has been paid to his representation of the Pacific Northwest. In Constructing Colonial Discourse, N.E. Currie focuses on the month Cook spent at Nootka Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island in 1778 during his third Pacific voyage. Comparing the official 1784 edition of that voyage with his Cook's journal account (made available in the scholarly edition prepared by New Zealand scholar J.C. Beaglehole), Currie demonstrates that the representation of North America's northwest coast in the late eighteenth century was shaped as much by the publication process as by British notions of landscape, natural history, cannibalism, and history in the new world.Most recent scholarship critiques imperialist representations of the non-European world, while taking these published accounts at face value. Constructing Colonial Discourse combines close textual analysis with the insights of postcolonial theory to critique the discursive and rhetorical strategies by which the official account of the third voyage transformed Cook into an imperial hero.