There are four pages of detailed indexing to references about the Hawaiians and their culture. HC 910.4 D18 Dampier, Robert. To the Sandwich Islands on H.M.S. Blonde Journals of a young Englishman as he traveled with Lord Byron from England to the Hawaiian Islands and back. His personal observations about Hawaii, its life, people and customs. HC 996.9 D32 Daws, Gavan.
Interpretive history is characterized by vivid descriptions, numerous anecdotes and solid research.
Narrative beings with the Western discovery of Hawaii in 1778 and moves in a detailed and colorful fashion to the advent of statehood in 1959. Contains and extensive bibliography. The Hawaiians of old . Provides at a fourth grade reading level an introduction to many aspects of the ancient Hawaiian civilization. Includes chapters on religion, farming, fishing, crafts, wars, sports and music.