Honolulu Town / Laura Ruby and Ross W. Stephenson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ruby, Laura (Artist), Author.

Stephenson, Ross Wayland., Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Historic buildings--Hawaii--Honolulu--Pictorial works.

Historic buildings.

Honolulu (Hawaii)--History--Pictorial works.

Honolulu (Hawaii).

Honolulu (Hawaii)--Social life and customs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations, maps.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Arcadia Pub., [2012]

Summary:

Before the days of the little, higgledy-piggledy Honolulu Town, there was a small Hawaiian settlement at the edge of a natural harbor, ideal for launching canoes for fishing and for cultivating fields adjacent to the Nuuanu Stream. This was Kou, named for the sheltering, orange-blossomed trees. As the settlement grew and visitors came and went, many stayed, and it became known as Honolulu, meaning "protected harbor." Successive waves of immigrants came to this port town, bringing with them new religions, architecture, education, foods, and social mores. The small confines of this town encouraged cross-pollination of peoples and ideas that fostered the unique neighborhoods that give Honolulu its character.

Contents:

The edgy waterfront

Schools for Kamaaina

Spiritual homes

The wholesome town and free time

The raucous nighttown

Unnatural disasters.

OCLC:

885208044