Princess Victoria Ka'iulani : last heir of the Hawaiian kingdom / Ralph Thomas Kam and Marilyn Stassen-McLaughlin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kam, Ralph Thomas, author.

Stassen-McLaughlin, Marilyn, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hawaii--History--Overthrow of the Monarchy, 1893.

Hawaii.

Hawaii--History--1893-1900.

Hawaii--Kings and rulers.

Kaiulani, Princess of Hawaii, 1875-1899.

Kaiulani.

Princesses--Hawaii--Biography.

Princesses.

Physical Description:

vii, 251 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Other Title:

Last heir of the Hawaiian kingdom

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2024]

Summary:

"This new biography of Princess Victoria Ka'iulani goes far beyond most accounts of her life, which tend to dwell on nostalgic recollections of what could have been rather than the reality of her life. Many of the most cherished depictions of Ka'iulani originate from other people's reflections, rather than the actions and words of the princess herself. By using historical documents, including archival manuscripts, Hawaiian and English-language newspapers, government records, firsthand testimonies, poetry, and mele, a factual and thoroughly supported narrative of Ka'iulani's life during tumultuous times emerges, surpassing fairy tale-like portrayals."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

A Propitious Birth and Baptism

Joy at 'Āinahau

Sorrow at 'Āinahau

European Sojourn

Kingdom and Nation Lost

Royal Engagement

Illness and Death of Ka'iulani

Mourning for a Princess

Legacy of Ka'iulani.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781476694696

1476694699

OCLC:

1394895576

Publisher Number:

90100418122