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Fragments of Hawaiian History

Name: Fragments of Hawaiian History
ISBN: 9781779792921

John Papa Ii,

English
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eBook - ePub

Fragments of Hawaiian History

John Papa Ii,

About this book

1959 Bishop Museum Special Publication Edition

Fragments of Hawaiian History is John Papa ?I?i's invaluable firsthand account of life, politics, and tradition in the Hawaiian Kingdom during the 19th century. Written by one of Hawai?i's most respected statesmen and cultural figures, the book offers rare insight into a period of profound change as the islands transitioned from traditional governance to increasing contact with Western powers.

?I?i recounts his experiences as a close attendant to King Kamehameha II and later as an advisor to subsequent monarchs, providing detailed observations of court life, religious transformation, and the evolving structures of Hawaiian society. His narrative captures both the grandeur of ali?i (chiefly) culture and the tensions introduced by foreign influence, including the arrival of missionaries and the shifting balance between Hawaiian traditions and Western institutions.

Rich with cultural detail, the text preserves chants, genealogies, and descriptions of protocols that might otherwise have been lost, making it a cornerstone of Hawaiian historical literature. At the same time, it reflects the perspective of a man deeply involved in political life, offering readers not just memory but interpretation. Edited and published posthumously, Fragments of Hawaiian History stands as both a historical source and a testament to one Hawaiian leader's effort to ensure his people's heritage would not be forgotten.

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