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Book Ni  ihau  the Last Hawaiian Island

Download or read book Ni ihau the Last Hawaiian Island written by Ruth M. Tabrah and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ni'ihau, long known as Hawaii's 'Mystery Island', or the 'Forbidden Isle', has a rich, fascinating history put down for the first time in Ruth Tabrah's Ni'ihau: The Last Hawaiian Island. In her compelling, fast-paced, very personal and vivid style, Ms. Tabrah gives us an intimate look at Hawaii's only privately owned island. From her story of Lord Vancouver's rescue of two 'shanghaied' Ni'ihau wahines who were the first Hawaiian women ever to see the American west coast to the unusual history of the Scotch family who bought Ni'ihau for $10,000 in 1864, readers will feel as if they too have visited this island where, until recently, so few outsiders have ever been able to go."--Back cover.

Book Niihau Shell Leis

    Book Details:
  • Author : Linda Paik Moriarty
  • Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
  • Release : 1986-07-01
  • ISBN : 9780824809980
  • Pages : 204 pages

Download or read book Niihau Shell Leis written by Linda Paik Moriarty and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1986-07-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the history of the traditional Hawaiian necklaces made of seashells and explains how the necklaces are made.

Book Niihau

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rerioterai Tava
  • Publisher : Mutual Publishing
  • Release : 1989
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 176 pages

Download or read book Niihau written by Rerioterai Tava and published by Mutual Publishing. This book was released on 1989 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Geology and Ground water Resources of the Island of Niihau  Hawaii

Download or read book Geology and Ground water Resources of the Island of Niihau Hawaii written by Harold Thornton Stearns and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports on the domestic water supply derived from rain caught from roofs and some ground wells. Overall, the island has high aridity, unfavorable geologic structures, continuous deposition of salt spray, and abundant authigenic salts in the lake beds.

Book The Niihau Incident

    Book Details:
  • Author : Allan Beekman
  • Publisher : Heritage Pressof Pacific
  • Release : 1982-01-01
  • ISBN : 9780960913206
  • Pages : 126 pages

Download or read book The Niihau Incident written by Allan Beekman and published by Heritage Pressof Pacific. This book was released on 1982-01-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Before and Beyond the Niihau Zero

Download or read book Before and Beyond the Niihau Zero written by Syd Jones and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the day of the attack on Pearl Harbor, a battle damaged Japanese Zero landed on a remote, privately owned Hawaiian island. The Zero pilot survived for almost a week on what locals call the "Forbidden Island", assisted by a local worker while terrorizing the island's population before being killed by a native Hawaiian. Though the air raid on December 7, 1941 caught many by surprise, the island's owner had actually begun preparations against the attack years earlier, inspired by a remarkably accurate prophecy. The wreckage of the Japanese plane was abandoned on the island, but it's legacy was not forgotten. Sixty five years later the Zero and the story surrounding it became part of a new aviation museum in Hawaii. The Zero display brought to the forefront what happened the day of the attack, the conflict that ensued on the island in the days that followed, while unexpectedly generating a modern controversy in the process. In researching the existence of the "Niihau Zero" the author was allowed unprecedented access to the "Forbidden Island", was able to interview its owners and inhabitants, and arrange for the Zero artifacts to be placed on public display. This book contains original reports as well as documents never before published that give unique perspectives into one of the most curious and thought provoking events of WWII.

Book Beaches of Kaua i and Ni ihau

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  • Author : John R. K. Clark
  • Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
  • Release : 1989-11-01
  • ISBN : 9780824812607
  • Pages : 132 pages

Download or read book Beaches of Kaua i and Ni ihau written by John R. K. Clark and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1989-11-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kaua‘i has more sand beaches per mile of shoreline than any other island in Hawai‘i. Its spectacular shoreline ranges from cliffs of bird sanctuaries to a fishpond in a volcanic crater to the traditional swimming, snorkeling, surfing, and beachcombing beaches. Although the owners of Ni‘ihau discourage visitors, author John Clark includes fascinating sketches of the island to complete his inventory of Hawai‘i's beaches. The Beaches series by John R. K. Clark include Beaches of Maui County, Beaches of the Big Island, Beaches of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, and The Beaches of O‘ahu. The author, an ocean recreation consultant, includes comprehensive site descriptions of hundreds of beaches in the Hawaiian Islands and shares his extensive knowledge of, and deep respect for, Hawai‘i's shorelines.

Book Aloha Niihau

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  • Author : Bernice Kanahele
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2016-01-21
  • ISBN : 9781523603640
  • Pages : 176 pages

Download or read book Aloha Niihau written by Bernice Kanahele and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-21 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of Aloha Niihau preserves the linguistic integrity of the Hawaiian language and the need to document some of the stories and expressions of the Niihau people.

Book Hawaiian Island Ni ihau

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  • Author : Sydney Theadora
  • Publisher : Xlibris Us
  • Release : 2015-09-18
  • ISBN : 9781514407691
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Hawaiian Island Ni ihau written by Sydney Theadora and published by Xlibris Us. This book was released on 2015-09-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hawaiian Romance Novel: Spy on Niihau! her magazine publisher requested. What really goes on upon the private Island of Niihau? Fresh out of Kent State University, a journalist lands a career venture that takes her from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Chelsea leaves the US mainland to embark on a daring journey that returns her to her parents roots in Hawaii. Always curious about American Samoa, Palmyra, and Howland Island (where Amelia Earhart was last recorded) Chelsea embraced the opportunity to explore the well-known islands staggered from Kauai to the Equator. She would not only educate herself but she would be entertaining the public through the unusual route of exploration set upon the sea in a boat. Without thought, she packed her high heels matching each of her designer dresses and tucked Puma into his air-conditioned puppy tote and approached the captain with a huge smile. Chelseas assignments intertwine history. Readers get to feel headline news such as tsunami disasters, The Gold Rush, WWII, and the rule of each King Kamehameha and their Queens. Novel four, Niihau, is the last in the Malea saga.

Book Hawaii

    Book Details:
  • Author : Greg Ward
  • Publisher : Rough Guides
  • Release : 2001
  • ISBN : 9781858287386
  • Pages : 592 pages

Download or read book Hawaii written by Greg Ward and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2001 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to Hawaii covers all of Hawaii's visited islands, from the lush resorts and deluxe beaches to the interior wilderness, rainforest and volcanoes. The book provides comprehensive details on outdoor activities; a detailed background on Hawaiian culture; and in-depth reviews of hotels, restaurants and nightlife options, to suit every budget.

Book Ni  ihau Place Names

    Book Details:
  • Author : John R. K. Clark
  • Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
  • Release : 2023-10-31
  • ISBN : 0824896319
  • Pages : 465 pages

Download or read book Ni ihau Place Names written by John R. K. Clark and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Ni‘ihau has been told many times by many people, but Ni‘ihau Place Names adds new information to the island’s history from a unique source: Hawaiian-language newspapers. From 1834 to 1948, approximately 125,000 pages of Native Hawaiian expression were printed in more than 100 different newspapers. John R. K. Clark has gathered and edited a large collection of invaluable articles that recorded daily life on Niʻihau, events and topics of interest, and the island’s place names. Additionally, Keao NeSmith, a Native Hawaiian of Kaua‘i and an applied linguist, translator, and researcher fluent in ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i, translated each passage into English. Most of these excerpts have not appeared in any other publication. Ni‘ihau is unique in the state of Hawai‘i because it is the only island that is entirely privately owned. In 1864, Kamehameha V, the monarch of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i, sold the island to the Sinclairs, a wealthy immigrant family looking to establish a ranching business. Descendants of the Sinclairs still own the island today. Diverse opinions about the sale of Niʻihau were published in newspapers across the Hawaiian Islands, and this book traces the development and aftershocks of that historic event. Ni‘ihau Place Names contains over thirty kanikau (dirges, poetic chants) written and published from 1845 to 1931 to honor deceased Niʻihau residents. These compositions of deep emotion are treasuries of language, history, genealogy, cultural knowledge, and especially place names. Another important contribution in this volume is the identification of ‘ōlelo no‘eau (proverbs and poetical sayings) with demonstrations of their use in everyday conversation. The book is divided into two main sections. “Ni‘ihau Place Names” is an alphabetical list of prominent place names on the island, accompanied by relevant passages in Hawaiian and their English translations. The list also includes Lehua, the small island near the northwest tip of Ni‘ihau. “Ni‘ihau History” is an additional collection of articles that includes many lesser-known place names and elucidates other topics deemed worthy by reporters and contributors of the time. Following the main text, readers will find helpful indexes of general terms, place names, and personal names.

Book Hawaii Chronicles III

    Book Details:
  • Author : Robert P. Dye
  • Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
  • Release : 2000-08-01
  • ISBN : 9780824822897
  • Pages : 362 pages

Download or read book Hawaii Chronicles III written by Robert P. Dye and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2000-08-01 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pearl Harbor. December 7, 1941--in the words of President Franklin Roosevelt, "a date which will live in infamy." More than 350 Japanese bombers, fighters, and torpedo planes struck Hawai'i in two waves, sinking or disabling eighteen ships and destroying more than two hundred aircraft. Close to 2,500 American military and civilians died that morning, another 1,178 were wounded. The Hawaiian Islands had been pulled into the Pacific War and the lives of its citizens were irrevocably changed. Hawai'i Chronicles III: World War Two in Hawai'i looks at the human and social impact of the war on the people of Hawai'i from 1938, when speculation of a Pacific War first surfaced, to the era of postwar prosperity that followed. Editor Bob Dye has selected articles that originally appeared in the popular monthly magazine Paradise of the Pacific (now known as Honolulu magazine). An introduction describes the history of the magazine and the colorful characters who published and edited it. Dye then poses the question: How did Hawai'i's citizenry cope with the war? Blackouts, media censorship, gas and food rationing were imposed. Schools were commandeered, jobs were changed or modified to support the war effort (lei makers were set to making camouflage netting). And soldiers were everywhere: stringing barbed wire (along Waikiki Beach!), guarding public buildings and searching anyone who entered, worrying parents when they dated their daughters. Paradise of the Pacific provided its readers with an informative, perceptive, and often entertaining look at these and other everyday experiences of life in wartime Hawai'i.

Book Ni ihau

    Book Details:
  • Author : Edward R. Stepien
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1988
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 144 pages

Download or read book Ni ihau written by Edward R. Stepien and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Hawaii Range Complex

Download or read book Hawaii Range Complex written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Evolution in Hawaii

    Book Details:
  • Author : National Academy of Sciences
  • Publisher : National Academies Press
  • Release : 2004-02-10
  • ISBN : 0309166705
  • Pages : 56 pages

Download or read book Evolution in Hawaii written by National Academy of Sciences and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-02-10 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As both individuals and societies, we are making decisions today that will have profound consequences for future generations. From preserving Earth's plants and animals to altering our use of fossil fuels, none of these decisions can be made wisely without a thorough understanding of life's history on our planet through biological evolution. Companion to the best selling title Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science, Evolution in Hawaii examines evolution and the nature of science by looking at a specific part of the world. Tracing the evolutionary pathways in Hawaii, we are able to draw powerful conclusions about evolution's occurrence, mechanisms, and courses. This practical book has been specifically designed to give teachers and their students an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of evolution using exercises with real genetic data to explore and investigate speciation and the probable order in which speciation occurred based on the ages of the Hawaiian Islands. By focusing on one set of islands, this book illuminates the general principles of evolutionary biology and demonstrate how ongoing research will continue to expand our knowledge of the natural world.

Book Hawaii Extreme Adventures

    Book Details:
  • Author : Brad Olsen
  • Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
  • Release : 2014-06-02
  • ISBN : 1588430464
  • Pages : 116 pages

Download or read book Hawaii Extreme Adventures written by Brad Olsen and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2014-06-02 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feel the heat as you trek over active volcanoes in Volcanoes National Park. Get back to nature on a secluded fern grotto swimming trip. Explore the rainforest on your way to hidden lagoons where you can bathe sans clothing if you wish. Scuba dive in little-known caves. Kayak your way around deserted offshore islands. Take part in a tribal run through Waipio Valley. Paraglide from Popoli Sate Park (6,400 ft) down to the beaches. Or party all night long with locals. You can do it, and this guide shows you how. Each adventure is rated for risk and adrenaline rush. Risks run from Novice-Friendly to Professionals Only. Adrenaline meters start with Kid Stuff and rise to Absolute Hairball. Includes extreme mountain biking, trekking, snowboarding, surfing, hang gliding, active volcano hiking, diving, swimming with dolphins, paragliding, partying, zodiac rafting, windsurfing, and snorkeling.

Book A Chronicle and Flora of Niihau

Download or read book A Chronicle and Flora of Niihau written by Juliet Rice Wichman and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: