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Hawai'i A Glimpse Into the Past
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ISBN10: 1505326745
ISBN13: 9781505326741
Publisher: Createspace
Published: Dec 1 2014
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.36 Width: 8.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781505326741
Publisher: Createspace
Published: Dec 1 2014
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.36 Width: 8.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
From stone age to space age, nation to state. Hawaii's journey through history has been one of drama and beauty. Read about the culture and religion of this isolated island nation, its discovery by European explorers, the early Christian missionary efforts, and the rise and overthrow of a kingdom. Told in the form of brief essays illustrated with stunning color photographs of present-day Hawai'i, this lavishly illustrated large-format book is ideal for anyone with an interest in the history of Hawai'i. There is nothing else like it. Ideal for the visitor or resident with an interest in the history of Hawai'i, especially as it applies to the Big Island. 75 color photographs and 130 pages, with hundreds of references for further research.
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