Hawaii, U.S.A.: A Unique National Heritage
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ISBN10: 1258870339
ISBN13: 9781258870331
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2013
Pages: 262
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781258870331
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2013
Pages: 262
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hawaii, U.S.A.: A Unique National Heritage is a book written by Samuel P. Weaver that provides a comprehensive overview of the history, culture, and natural beauty of Hawaii. The book delves into the unique heritage of Hawaii as a state that is both part of the United States and has its own distinct identity and traditions. The book is divided into several sections, beginning with an introduction to the geography and climate of Hawaii, as well as its flora and fauna. The next section explores the history of Hawaii, from its early settlement by Polynesians to its annexation by the United States in 1898. The book also covers the impact of Western influence on Hawaiian culture, including the introduction of Christianity and the decline of the Hawaiian language.Weaver also provides a detailed look at Hawaiian culture, including traditional arts and crafts, music, and dance. He explores the importance of the land and sea to Hawaiian culture, as well as the role of the Hawaiian monarchy and the influence of Hawaiian mythology and religion.The book also includes a section on the modern-day challenges facing Hawaii, including environmental issues, economic development, and the struggle to preserve Hawaiian culture and traditions in the face of globalization.Overall, Hawaii, U.S.A.: A Unique National Heritage is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the history, culture, and natural beauty of Hawaii, and is an essential read for anyone interested in this unique and fascinating state.This is a new release of the original 1959 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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