Though there is very little that an author can neglect to mention, a certain slant can be added. For example, something titled Hawaii-Celebrate the States will look upon annexation favorably. On the other hand, the work by Ralph Kuykendall places the focus on the views of native Hawaiians. While this gives added relevance and authenticity to the account, it is not the only source of value. Goldberg s book can be used to gain an understanding of another perspective.
Primary sources remain ideal, though.
As all attempts at regaining self-rule failed, the people of the islands grudgingly accepted their defeat and dragged themselves into the next century demoralized, but determined in action and hard work. The next time that you bite into a Dole pineapple, think not of palm trees and surf, but of Queen Liliuokalani and all of her faithful citizens who resisted being swallowed alive by American colonialism. Fuchs, Lawrence and Merlin, Mark. Encarta Electronic Encyclopedia. Hawaii-Celebrate the States.