Calabashes and Kings: An Introduction to Hawaii

By Stanley D. Porteus and Stanley Porteus

Book Overview

Calabashes and Kings: An Introduction to Hawaii is a book written by Stanley D. Porteus that provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the history, culture, and people of Hawaii. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of life in Hawaii.The first chapter of the book provides readers with an overview of the geography and climate of Hawaii, as well as the history of the islands and their people. The following chapters delve into the culture and customs of Hawaii, including its music, dance, art, and cuisine.Porteus also explores the role of religion in Hawaiian society, discussing the impact of Christianity and other faiths on the islands. The book also covers the political and economic history of Hawaii, from its days as an independent kingdom to its annexation by the United States.Throughout the book, Porteus uses personal anecdotes and stories to illustrate the unique character of Hawaii and its people. He also includes numerous photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize the beauty and diversity of the islands.Overall, Calabashes and Kings: An Introduction to Hawaii is an engaging and informative book that provides readers with a rich understanding of the history, culture, and people of Hawaii. Whether you are planning a trip to the islands or simply interested in learning more about this fascinating part of the world, this book is an excellent resource.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162764007
• ISBN13: 9781162764009
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Old but/and fascinating

Written in 1945 this book gives a fascinating description of the islands at that time. It is really interesting to get a snapshot of the economic, social and political situations, especially as we now can see the evolution of those conditions (the dominance of the sugar cane industry, the fear of Japanese conquest, the question of statehood). It was also reader-friendly--easy and fun to read.