Dust a Novel of Hawaii

By Armine Von Tempski

Book Overview

""Dust: A Novel of Hawaii"" is a fictional story written by Armine Von Tempski that is set in the Hawaiian Islands during the early 20th century. The book follows the life of a young woman named Peggy who is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner. Peggy is a free-spirited and independent woman who is not content with the traditional roles expected of women in her society. She falls in love with a handsome cowboy named Jeff, who works on her father's ranch, but their relationship is frowned upon by Peggy's family and the community.As Peggy and Jeff's relationship grows, they face many obstacles and challenges, including the disapproval of Peggy's family, cultural differences, and the social norms of the time. The story also explores the complex relationships between the different ethnic groups in Hawaii, including the native Hawaiians, Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese immigrants.Throughout the book, the author weaves in themes of love, family, tradition, and the struggle for independence and equality. The vivid descriptions of the Hawaiian landscape and the cultural traditions of the people add to the rich and immersive reading experience.Overall, ""Dust: A Novel of Hawaii"" is a captivating and engaging story that provides a unique perspective on Hawaiian history and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Hawaii, romance, and the complexities of human relationships.1928. Maui writer Armine von Tempski, who died almost a half-century ago, is one of Hawaii's enduring literary legends. She spent her childhood years on the family ranch in Haleakala with her Polish-American father and English mother. Her books reveal the daily life and customs on Hawaii with a colorful prose that captures the beauty of the spectacular tropics. Dust is the tale of a dedicated youth who attempts to reconstruct the island of Kahoolawe. Von Tempski's hero, Saxon Kingsley, battles with opium runners and fights his own mysterious past to forge a new world, a world he created out of dust. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1417915064
• ISBN13: 9781417915064
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"