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  • HONOLULU; SKETCHES OF LIFE - Social, Political and Religious, in the Hawaiian Islands From 1828 to 1861, with a Supplementary Sketch of Events to the Present Time, 1880 by Judd, Laura Fish (1804-1872)
    Judd, Laura Fish (1804-1872)
    HONOLULU; SKETCHES OF LIFE - Social, Political and Religious, in the Hawaiian Islands From 1828 to 1861, with a Supplementary Sketch of Events to the Present Time, 1880

    Edition: Reprint.

    Honolulu, Members of the Judd Family, 2003. Hardcover - Reissue of a book originally published in 1861, and reissued several times with additional materia; this edition includes a new introductory note by C. Dudley Pratt Jr . Anecdotal, first-hand account by the wife of Gerrit P. Judd, who renounced his American citizenship to become an advisor and minister to King Kamehameha II. Laura and her husband, first arrived in Hawaii in 1828 to serve as missionaries, but quickly became very involved in island life. Frontispiece portrait. Index. xii, 209 pp.

    Condition: Fine in blue cloth with gilt lettering on spine and front cover.

    Book ID: 72884
    Keywords: Hawaii and Pacific
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  • A HAWAIIAN LIFE. by Kahumoku Jr., George and Paul Konwiser.
    Kahumoku Jr., George and Paul Konwiser.
    A HAWAIIAN LIFE.

    Edition: 2nd printing, a trade paperback.

    Lahaina, Maui: Kealia Press, (2001.). SIGNED - The noted Hawaiian slack key guitarist, songwriter and singer recounts stories about his life. Foreword by George Winston. Illustrated by the author. Selected discography. SIGNED and dated inside the front cover with the word "Aloha" 126 pp. ISBN: 0-9704434-04.

    Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers (bookplate.)

    Book ID: 57087
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  • GOLDEN SPIKE. by Kakugawa, Frances H.
    Kakugawa, Frances H.
    GOLDEN SPIKE.

    Edition: First printing.

    San Antonio, Texas: The Naylor Company, (1973) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Hard to find third book of poetry by this respected Hawaiian born writer and educator, who in 2002 was recognized in "Living Legacy, Outstanding Women of the 20th Century in Hawaii". In addition to her poetry, she is known for her children's books and her books on education and care-giving; as well as a book about Kapoho, the hardscrabble town on the Big Island where she was born in 1937, and grew up in the amidst the anti-Japanese feeling during World War II, and which disappeared under lava after a volcanic eruption in 1960. Several of the poems in this book are related to wartime experiences.…

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    San Antonio, Texas: The Naylor Company, (1973) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Hard to find third book of poetry by this respected Hawaiian born writer and educator, who in 2002 was recognized in "Living Legacy, Outstanding Women of the 20th Century in Hawaii". In addition to her poetry, she is known for her children's books and her books on education and care-giving; as well as a book about Kapoho, the hardscrabble town on the Big Island where she was born in 1937, and grew up in the amidst the anti-Japanese feeling during World War II, and which disappeared under lava after a volcanic eruption in 1960. Several of the poems in this book are related to wartime experiences. The title of this book refers to the spikes which bear Hawaii's orchids. SIGNED and dated on the title page. 37 pp. ISBN: 0-811105148.

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    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket (a bit of rubbing to the dj)

    Book ID: 86967
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  • TALES FROM THE ENCHANTED ISLES HAWAII. by Kaleoikapolialoha.
    Kaleoikapolialoha.
    TALES FROM THE ENCHANTED ISLES HAWAII.

    Edition: First printing in wrappers. No hardcover edition.

    Honolulu, Kaimi Pono Press, (1998). First edition - A slim booklet which collects seven tales - The little mermaid of Molokai; The sea priestess and the ocean cleansing ritual; Kualii, the legendary king of Oahu and the orange moon of Hakipuu; Pele, the fire goddess; The kahuna Kalaiwaa and the elepaio bird; The royal crystal burial cave of the king; The beloved guardian moo of the east end of Molokai- as told by Auntie Kaleo. 38 pp.

    Condition: Very near fine in illustrated stapled wrappers (small peeled spot on back cover). Uncommon.

    Book ID: 85908
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  • DR HYDE AND MR STEVENSON: The Life of the Rev. Dr. Charles McEwen Hyde including a discussion of the Open Letter of Robert Louis Stevenson. by Kent, Harold Winfield.
    Kent, Harold Winfield.
    DR HYDE AND MR STEVENSON: The Life of the Rev. Dr. Charles McEwen Hyde including a discussion of the Open Letter of Robert Louis Stevenson.

    Edition: First trade edition.

    Rutland, VT: Tuttle Books, 1973. dj. Hardcover first edition - An attempt to look at the overall achievements of the New England-bred missionary to Hawaii, although he is best remembered by his incautious words regarding Father Damien - 'he was a coarse, dirty man, headstrong and bigoted...and the leprosy of which he died should be attributed to his vices and carelessness.' The publication of this letter resulted in Stevenson's 'open letter' in defence of Damien. Illustrated with photographs, includes several appendices, index. 309 pages. ISBN: 0-8058-10621.

    Condition: Fine in a fine dustjacket.

    Book ID: 23344
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  • DR HYDE AND MR STEVENSON: The Life of the Rev. Dr. Charles McEwen Hyde including a discussion of the Open Letter of Robert Louis Stevenson. by Kent, Harold Winfield.
    Kent, Harold Winfield.
    DR HYDE AND MR STEVENSON: The Life of the Rev. Dr. Charles McEwen Hyde including a discussion of the Open Letter of Robert Louis Stevenson.

    Edition: First trade edition.

    Rutland, VT: Tuttle Publishing, 1973. dj. Hardcover first edition - An attempt to look at the overall achievements of the New England-bred missionary to Hawaii, although he is best remembered by his incautious words regarding Father Damien - 'he was a coarse, dirty man, headstrong and bigoted...and the leprosy of which he died should be attributed to his vices and carelessness.' The publication of this letter resulted in Stevenson's 'open letter' in defence of Damien. Illustrated with photographs, includes several appendices, index. 309 pages. ISBN: 0-8058-10621.

    Condition: Fine in a near fine dustjacket (price-clipped)

    Book ID: 19085
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  • SISTER STEW: Fiction and Poetry by Women (Bamboo Ridge 50-51, Spring and Summer 1991) by Kono, Juliet S. and Song, Cathy.
    Kono, Juliet S. and Song, Cathy.
    SISTER STEW: Fiction and Poetry by Women (Bamboo Ridge 50-51, Spring and Summer 1991)

    Edition: Trade paperback.

    Honolulu: Bamboo Ridge Press, 1991. A multi-cultural anthology of stories and poems by women mostly living and writing in Hawaii. Among the writers are Nell Altizer, Sue Cowing, Epi Enari Fuaau, Jessica Hagedorn, Faye Kicknosway, Susan Nunes, Marjorie Sinclair, Lois-Ann Yamanaka, Holly Yamada, Amy Uyematsu, Adrienne Tien and many others. Notes on contributors. 330 pp. ISBN: 0-9100043-221.

    Condition: Near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 56197
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  • HAWAII: Gem of the Pacific. (Landmark #49) by [Landmark Books] Lewis, Oscar.
    [Landmark Books] Lewis, Oscar.
    HAWAII: Gem of the Pacific. (Landmark #49)

    Edition: First edition.

    New York: Random House, (1954) dj. Hardcover first edition - A 'Landmark Book' for children, illustrated by Stephen Medvey. The Landmark series is perhaps one of the best series of historical and biographical books for children from the mid-20th century, and they are especially remarkable for the quality of the writing - in many cases, a Landmark book might be the only children's book by an author who is considered an expert in their field. Includes glossary of Hawaiian words and phrases, index. 183 pp. plus 2 pp list of other Landmark books. Illustrated endpapers.

    Condition: Very near fine in beige cloth covers, in a very good dust jacket with light edgewear, a bit of sunning to the spine. Original price code of 150/150 still present.

    Book ID: 85366
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  • Liliuokalani, Hawaii's Queen.
    HAWAII'S STORY by Hawaii's Queen.

    Edition: Small trade paperback.

    Rutland, VT: Charles E. Tuttle Company, (1974.). Autobiography of the last Queen of Hawaii, and a very valuable portrait of the history of the islands in the late 19th century and of the takeover of power by American business interests. Illustrated with several photographic plates, including a double frontispiece. Several appendices. 409 pp. ISBN: 0-80481064.

    Condition: Good condition.

    Book ID: 33821
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  • HAWAII'S PEOPLE. by Lind, Andrew W.
    Lind, Andrew W.
    HAWAII'S PEOPLE.

    Edition: Second edition.

    Honolulu, University of Hawaii Press, (1961.) dj. Hardcover - A detailed - but non-technical - study of who Hawaii's people are, where they came from, why and when they came, where and how they live. Maps, 25 tables. Index. 116 pp. Illustrated endpapers.

    Condition: Good in fair dust jacket (tears and edgewear to dj, front flap had been stuck to endpapers, so peeled spots and thinning.)

    Book ID: 40048
    Keywords: Hawaii and Pacific
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  • London, Jack
    THE HOUSE OF PRIDE and Other Tales of Hawaii

    Edition: Reprint.

    London: Mills & Boon, Ltd. n.d. A title in the "shilling cloth library" series. A small volume, measuring 4" x 6 3/4", bound in blue cloth - a fairly unusual edition of these short stories of London.

    Condition: Good in somewhat worn covers, spine faded, lettering worn, prev owner's name.

    Book ID: 10055
    Keywords: Hawaii and Pacific
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  • CHINESE IN HAWAII: A BIBLIOGRAPHIC SURVEY. by Lowe, C.H. (Chuan-hua)
    Lowe, C.H. (Chuan-hua)
    CHINESE IN HAWAII: A BIBLIOGRAPHIC SURVEY.

    Edition: First printing.

    Taipei, Taiwan: C.H. Lowe / China Printing, (1972). First edition - Foreword by Senator Hiram L. Fong. Historical sketch, chronology and a detailed descriptions of 362 items in English and 38 in Chinese. Index. Foldout map in the back. One of only 1500 copies. vi, 148 pp.

    Condition: Very good in flexible light green linen covers with red lettering (tanning to the pages)

    Book ID: 69313
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  • THE MENEHUNE OF POLYNESIA AND OTHER MYTHICAL LITTLE PEOPLE OF OCEANIA. Bulletin #203. by Luomala, Katharine.
    Luomala, Katharine.
    THE MENEHUNE OF POLYNESIA AND OTHER MYTHICAL LITTLE PEOPLE OF OCEANIA. Bulletin #203.

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback.

    Honolulu, Bernice P. Bishop Museum, 1951. First edition - Excellent study on the 'night working dwarfs' of Hawaii and Polynesia, starting with Hawaii and including physical anthropology, demography, personality, housing and diet, social organization, myths and theories and then covering the manahune of the Society and Cook Archipelagoes; and the menehune of New Zealand and other characters in Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia. Bibliography, index. 95 pp.

    Condition: Near fine in tan wrappers (prev owner's name in pencil.)

    Book ID: 40018
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  • FIRE AND WATER and Other Hawaiian Legends. by Lyons, Barbara; Betty Rice, illustrator.
    Lyons, Barbara; Betty Rice, illustrator.
    FIRE AND WATER and Other Hawaiian Legends.

    Edition: First printing.

    Rutland, Vermont: Charles Tuttle, (2973). Hardcover first edition - A collection of stories based on legends told on Maui. Although written primarily for children, this will appeal to all ages. Illustrated with both full page drawings and smaller drawings at the head and foot of each chapter by Betty Rice. Includes Hawaiian alphabet and punctuation, a glossary. 91 pp plus a list of books on Hawaii published by Tuttle. Uncommon.

    Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated boards.

    Book ID: 83010
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  • CAPTAIN COOK by MacLean, Alistair
    MacLean, Alistair
    CAPTAIN COOK

    Edition: First American edition.

    New York: Doubleday, 1972. dj. Hardcover first edition - A graphic and lively account of this great explorer and of his three voyages. Profusely illustrated with contempory paintings, drawings, etc. The very attractive wraparound dustjacket illustration shows Cook's death in Hawaii, reproduced from a painting by John Webber, the artist who accompanied Cook on his last voyage. Index. 192 pp.

    Condition: Very near fine in a near fine dustjacket (price-clipped.)

    Book ID: 26425
    Keywords: Hawaii and Pacific
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  • CAPTAIN COOK by MacLean, Alistair
    MacLean, Alistair
    CAPTAIN COOK

    Edition: First American edition.

    New York: Doubleday, 1972. dj. Hardcover first edition - A graphic and lively account of this great explorer and of his three voyages. Profusely illustrated with contempory paintings, drawings, etc. The very attractive wraparound dustjacket illustration shows Cook's death in Hawaii, reproduced from a painting by John Webber, the artist who accompanied Cook on his last voyage. Index. 192 pp. Map endpapers.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

    Book ID: 72756
    Keywords: Hawaii and Pacific
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  • THE POLYNESIAN JOURNAL OF CAPTAIN HENRY BYAN MARTIN, R.N. by Martin, Captain Henry Byan, R.N.
    Martin, Captain Henry Byan, R.N.
    THE POLYNESIAN JOURNAL OF CAPTAIN HENRY BYAN MARTIN, R.N.

    Edition: First printing.

    Salem, MA: Peabody Museum, 1981. dj. Hardcover first edition - Martin was in command of the H.M.S. Grampus - 50 guns at Hawaii and on station in Tahiti and the Society Islands, August 1846 to August 1847. Illustrated with 21 paintings in color and numerous black and white drawings by the author. Foreword by Nigel Davies. Notes, index. 192 pp. ISBN: 0-87577-0606.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 4135
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  • PETROGLYPHS OF HAWAII. by McBride, L.R.
    McBride, L.R.
    PETROGLYPHS OF HAWAII.

    Edition: Later printing, a slim paperback.

    Hilo, HI: The Petroglyph Press, Ltd. (1990, c 1969). Illustrated with black and white drawings and photographs. Brief glossary, bibliography. 48 pp. ISBN: 0-912180129.

    Condition: Near fine.

    Book ID: 82167
    Keywords: Hawaii and Pacific
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  • McKee, Ruth.
    THE LORD'S ANOINTED: A Novel of Hawaii.

    Edition: Hardcover.

    Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Doran & Co., Inc., 1934. Hardcover - Historical novel of missionaries in 19th century Hawaii. Illustrated titlepage. 411 pp.

    Condition: Good condition in black cloth, lacking the dj. Some rubbing and wear to the covers, bookplate, pg 169-70 detached but present.

    Book ID: 30389
    Keywords: Hawaii and Pacific
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  • LIMAHULI GARDEN: A Window to Ancient Hawaii. by Merrill, Nancy.
    Merrill, Nancy.
    LIMAHULI GARDEN: A Window to Ancient Hawaii.

    Edition: Brochure, revised edition.

    Hanalei, Kaua'i: Limahuli Garden and Preserve, (2006). A self-guiding tour to the garden, illustrated with drawings by Anna Stone. Details 39 points of interest in the Limahuli Garden of Ha'ena, Kaua'i, part of The National Tropical Botanical Garden. Includes a map and pronunciation guide. 52 pp.

    Condition: Very near fine in green illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 74848
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  • HAWAIIAN BEACH SYSTEMS: Final Report Appendices A and B. by Moberly, Ralph Jr. and Theodore Chamberlain.
    Moberly, Ralph Jr. and Theodore Chamberlain.
    HAWAIIAN BEACH SYSTEMS: Final Report Appendices A and B.

    Edition: First printing, a large trade paperback, not issued in hardcover.

    Honolulu, Hawaii Institute of Geophysics, University of Hawaii [1964,]. First edition - Volume Two only of this two-volume set, consisting of the charts and graphs from this study, prepared for the Harbors Division, Department of Transportation, State of Hawaii. Appendix A shows graphs of the seasonal changes of selected Hawaiian beach profiles between March 1962 and September 1963, while Appendix B measures the sizes and shapes of the grains of sediment found on the beachs. Oblong format, typescript, unpaginated (218 pp, charts printed on rectos only.)

    Condition: Near very good in printed brown wrappers (curling to lower corners.)

    Book ID: 47926
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  • Moore, Susanna.
    THE WHITENESS OF BONES.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Doubleday, 1989. dj. Hardcover first edition - Author's second novel - beginning describes the idyllic childhood in Kauai. ISBN: 0-385-260792.

    Condition: Fine in a near fine dustjacket. (crease on dj flap)

    Book ID: 35894
    Keywords: Hawaii and Pacific
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  • Moore, Susanna.
    THE WHITENESS OF BONES.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Doubleday, 1989. dj. Hardcover first edition - Author's second novel - beginning describes the idyllic childhood in Kauai. ISBN: 0-385-260792.

    Condition: Fine in a fine dustjacket. (appears unread.)

    Book ID: 14667
    Keywords: Hawaii and Pacific
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  • Moore, Susanna.
    THE WHITENESS OF BONES.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Doubleday, 1989. dj. Hardcover first edition - Author's second novel - beginning describes the idyllic childhood in Kauai. 277 pp. ISBN: 0-385-260792.

    Condition: Very good- in a near fine dust jacket (part of front free endpaper cut out.)

    Book ID: 21683
    Keywords: Hawaii and Pacific
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  • SLEEPING BEAUTIES. by Moore, Susanna.
    Moore, Susanna.
    SLEEPING BEAUTIES.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1993. dj. Hardcover first edition - Author's third book. The story of Clio, a 13 year old runaway, who is torn between her responsibility to the spirits of her ancient Hawaiian family and her desire to "swim in the currents of time." 231 pp. ISBN: 0-394-582802.

    Condition: Very near fine in a near fine dustjacket (price-clipped.)

    Book ID: 47628
    Keywords: Hawaii and Pacific
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  • Moore, Susanna.
    THE WHITENESS OF BONES.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Doubleday, 1989. dj. Hardcover first edition - Author's second novel - beginning describes the idyllic childhood in Kauai. 277 pp. ISBN: 0-385-260792.

    Condition: Near fine in a fine dust jacket (bookplate on first blank page.)

    Book ID: 33311
    Keywords: Hawaii and Pacific
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  • Moore, Susanna.
    THE WHITENESS OF BONES.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Doubleday, 1989. dj. Hardcover first edition - Author's second novel - beginning describes the idyllic childhood in Kauai. ISBN: 0-385-260792.

    Condition: Near fine (bottom slightly bumped) in a near fine dustjacket.

    Book ID: 1890
    Keywords: Hawaii and Pacific
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  • Moore, Susanna.
    THE WHITENESS OF BONES.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Doubleday, 1989. dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Author's second novel - beginning describes the protagonist's idyllic childhood in Kauai, although when she makes a trip to New York City she discovers the world of sex, drugs, money and power. SIGNED on the title page. 277 pp. ISBN: 0-385-260792.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 36639
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  • Moore, Susanna.
    SLEEPING BEAUTIES.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1993. dj. Hardcover first edition - Author's third book. The story of Clio, a 13 year old runaway, who is torn between her responsibility to the spirits of her ancient Hawaiian family and her desire to "swim in the currents of time." 231 pp. ISBN: 0-394-582802.

    Condition: Near fine in very good+ dust jacket (remainder dot).

    Book ID: 33563
    Keywords: Hawaii and Pacific
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  • HAWAIIAN JOURNEY. by Mullins, Joseph G.
    Mullins, Joseph G.
    HAWAIIAN JOURNEY.

    Edition: Later printing.

    Honolulu, Mutual Publishing Co., nd (ca 2000, c 1978.). A beautiful book, an informal history of Hawaii, as told through 160 carefully selected historical sepia toned photographs. Somewhat oversized square format. Bibliography, index. 130 pp. ISBN: 0-935180-044.

    Condition: Near fine in glossy illustrated wrapper (corners slightly bumped).

    Book ID: 67483
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