Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen

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West Margin Press
01 September 2022

Autobiography: general; Autobiography: historical, political & military; Autobiography: royalty; Australasian & Pacific history; Indigenous peoples

Series: Mint Editions (Hawaiian Library)

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Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queenis 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.

Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen is an autobiography by Queen 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 Queenappeared 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.

InHawaii'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 among her fellow royals from a young age. In addition to her studies, Lili'uokalani developed an artistic sensibility early on, and was fond of both writing and music. She crafted the lyrics to the popular song ""Aloha 'Oe"" (1878), just one of the more than 100 songs she would write in her lifetime.

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.

With a professionally designed cover and manuscript, this edition of Lili'uokalani'sHawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen is a classic of Hawaiian literature designed for the modern audience. Add this beautiful edition to your bookshelf, or enjoy the digital edition on any e-book device.

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By: Lili'uokalani
Contributions by: Mint Editions
Imprint: West Margin Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Large type / large print edition
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781513137018
ISBN 10: 1513137018
Series: Mint Editions (Hawaiian Library)
Pages: 774
Publication Date: 01 September 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.