Lost Palaces of Hawai'i: Royal Residences of the Kingdom Period

by Ralph Thomas Kam

Overview

The remains of Kaniakapp--King Kamehameha III's summer residence--bear no traces of the feast that once served ten thousand of his subjects gathered in celebration of Hawaiian sovereignty. Although not all historic Hawaii residences are still standing, the pictures, photographs, and comprehensive maps in this book can provide a wealth of knowledge. Discover the site of Queen Ka'ahumanu's death, Princess Ruth Ke'eliklani's house, which rivaled the splendor of King Kalkaua's official palace, and Lili'uokalani's home, where Robert Wilcox plotted an armed insurrection to overthrow the Constitution of 1887.

Using accounts by missionaries, ship captains, early visitors, and reports in English and Hawaiian-language media, this groundbreaking book provides an extensive look into the now-lost residences of the kingdom's elite. Learn about the historic events that took place in the residences of Hawaiian royalty and see how the island chiefs lived their everyday lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476646343
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	08/30/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	296
File size:	31 MB
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Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

The late Ralph Thomas Kam was the author of several articles in the Hawaiian Journal of History. He lived in Kaneohe, Hawai‘i.
The late Ralph Thomas Kam was the author of several articles in the Hawaiian Journal of History. He lived in Kaneohe, Hawai'i.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1. Royal Residences of Hawai‘i Island
Chapter 2. Royal Residences of Maui and Moloka‘i
Chapter 3. Royal Residences of Waikīkī
Chapter 4. Royal Residences of the Palace Yard and Vicinity
Chapter 5. Other Royal Residences of O‘ahu
Chapter 6. Royal Residences of Kaua‘i
Chapter 7. Preservation of Lost Palaces
Conclusion
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index