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| Title | : | Hawaii |
| Author | : | James A. Michener |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 1136 pages |
| Published | : | July 9th 2002 by Dial Press Trade Paperback (first published 1959) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Classics |
James A. Michener
Paperback | Pages: 1136 pages Rating: 4.2 | 69328 Users | 1610 Reviews
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An alternate cover edition for this ISBN can be found here. Pulitzer Prize–winning author James A. Michener brings Hawaii’s epic history vividly to life in a classic saga that has captivated readers since its initial publication in 1959. As the volcanic Hawaiian Islands sprout from the ocean floor, the land remains untouched for centuries—until, little more than a thousand years ago, Polynesian seafarers make the perilous journey across the Pacific, flourishing in this tropical paradise according to their ancient traditions. Then, in the early nineteenth century, American missionaries arrive, bringing with them a new creed and a new way of life. Based on exhaustive research and told in Michener’s immersive prose, Hawaii is the story of disparate peoples struggling to keep their identity, live in harmony, and, ultimately, join together.Details Books Toward Hawaii
| Original Title: | Hawaii |
| ISBN: | 0375760377 (ISBN13: 9780375760372) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | Hawaii(United States) |
Rating Regarding Books Hawaii
Ratings: 4.2 From 69328 Users | 1610 ReviewsArticle Regarding Books Hawaii
Hawaii - the place of my birth. My father was stationed there for a tour in the US Air Force and I just happened to be born during that time. Since we left when I was barely 18 months old I have no memories of this beautiful and enchanting place. So many years later and although I had a connection to the island I really only have the most basic knowledge of its history. I had always wanted to read some Michener... and figured that this would give me a chance to try out his writing style as wellI first read this novel in the 1970's. I became very interested in our 50th state and have traveled there several times since. If you have seen the movie, trust me you need to read the book. Michner likes to take the way-back machine all the way to the formation of the islands, then the arrival of flora and fauna and eventually to the arrival of the original Hawaiian's from Bora Bora. The strong parts of the book are the conflict of cultures as new groups arrive. Melting pot is a lovely concept,
I cannot believe I've just got around to reading my first Michener! After I get done kicking myself,I'm going to pick out another one. He's a fabulous storyteller!
Probably a 4.5**** for me. Written back in 1954, Hawaii is Michener's 2nd novel but his historical fiction formula is already set. We take thousands of years of natural history to set the scene, and then we move through the years with a cast of characters and their families. It is there book after book and it never gets old, it never gets dull and it is always both entertaining and educational as I learn a lot about aspects of history and society in each of his books.Here his style is still the
They should put a photo of this book in the dictionary beside the definition of epic because epic it is. Covering the history of hawaii and even the prehistory, Michener covers every aspect of what shaped the tropical islands from volcanoes to war to the myriad people who lived there. Michener humanizes his history by telling the stories of individuals and their families, their ambitions, and their reactions to the changing world. While it is a very long book, I would highly recommend it. Think
Join me in my victory lap! 51 hours of audio, of which about 25% was focused on Abner Hale, a horrible prejudiced missionary. I took a break for several months, and it's good that I did because I might not have been able to finish.This book is a very comprehensive history of Hawaii from the first Polynesian settlers through to the mid-1950's. As with many places in the world, the Christians decided that everybody needs to be Christian so they sent their people to Hawaii and proceeded to take all
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