Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen

Name: Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen
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SKU: 9781513209029
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By Lili'uokalani

Series: Mint Editions (Hawaiian Library)

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Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen is an autobiographical account by Queen Lili'uokalani, recounting her perspective on the history and culture of Hawaii. She details her experiences and insights during her reign, the annexation of Hawaii by the United States, and the political challenges faced by her kingdom. The book reveals her deep connection to her people and the islands, providing a poignant narrative of resilience and struggle.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in personal narratives from historical figures, offering a poignant and insightful perspective into Hawaii's transition during the late 19th century. Written by the last reigning monarch of Hawaii, it provides a unique viewpoint on Hawaiian sovereignty and culture, making it a compelling read for those intrigued by history and political drama.

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Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen (1898) is an autobiography by Lili'uokalani. Published in 1898, the book was written in the aftermath of Lili'uokalani's attempt to appeal on behalf of her people to President Grover Cleveland, a personal friend. Although it inspired Cleveland to demand her reinstatement, the United States Congress published the Morgan Report in 1894, which denied U.S. involvement in the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen appeared four years later as a final effort by Lili'uokalani to advocate on behalf of Hawaiian sovereignty, but it unfortunately came too late. That same year, President McKinley and the United States Congress approved the annexation of Hawaii.

In Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen, Lili'uokalani reflects on her experiences as a young girl growing up on Oahu, where she was raised as a member of the extended royal family of King Kamehameha III. Born in Honolulu, she was educated and groomed to one day ascend to the throne. Lili'uokalani developed an artistic sensibility early on, and was fond of both writing and music, crafting the lyrics to the popular song "Aloha 'Oe" (1878). Although her book was unsuccessful as an attempt to advocate for Hawaiian sovereignty and the restoration of the monarchy, it has since been recognized as a moving personal portrait of a girl who grew up to become Hawaii's first and only queen, a beloved monarch who fought for the rights of her people.

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Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen

By Lili'uokalani

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ISBN: 9781513209029

Publisher: Mint Editions

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Mint Editions

Illustration: Illustrations

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Audience: General / adult

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Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 278

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Biography & Memoir History & Military Lili'uokalani Non-Fiction Royalty & Religion Biographies Series: Mint Editions (Hawaiian Library)

About the Author

Lili‘uokalani (1838-1917) was the last and only queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Born in Honolulu to a prominent chief and chiefess, Lili‘uokalani was adopted and raised by a chief advisor of King Kamehameha III. Lili‘uokalani was baptized as a Christian and educated at the Royal School. Declared eligible to succeed to the throne, Lili‘uokalani married John Owen Dominis, an American who was later appointed Governor of O‘ahu. After her brother’s death in 1891, Lili‘uokalani ascended to the throne, marking the beginning of a brief reign with which she would attempt to create a new constitution restoring power to the monarchy and granting voter rights to the poor and disenfranchised. In retaliation, and with the help of Hawaiian oligarchs, American led forces overthrew the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893, bringing an abrupt end to Lili‘uokalani’s rule. In 1895, following the failed Wilcox rebellion, Lili‘uokalani was placed under house arrest and forced to abdicate, leading to the annexation of Hawaii by the United States in 1898. During her imprisonment, Lili‘uokalani wrote Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen (1898), an autobiography detailing her life and appealing for her reinstatement as queen. In addition, while she was Princess of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Lili‘uokalani wrote the popular song “Aloha ‘Oe,” (1878) now a symbol of Hawaiian sovereignty and identity.