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A Concise History of the Hawaiian Islands
by Dr. Phil Barnes
from Petroglyph Press, Ltd.

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

• Exactly what the title says
  A concise History of the Hawaiian Islands by Dr. Phil Barnes is excellent. This is the perfect primer for anyone visiting the islands and wanting to know more about the land the history of the people and islands they visit. I got this book upon my arrival in Oahu and read it in a single evening. It sucks you end and gives you so much info in so few pages. This book explains the islands and how they are formed. Then quickly moves into the origins and migrations of the Marquesas and Tahitian settler's. This... more info

• Good, and to the point
  I lived in the Hawaiian Islands for several years and was aware of a lot of the history and issues. This book really gets to the core of the important things quickly without much elaboration, and is very readable. It would be great reading for anyone planning to go there even for vacation - doesn't take long to read and hits all the important stuff. Doesn't gloss over the controversial issues.

• Amazing surprise... A great and compelling read...
  In advance of my trip to Maui and Kauai, I felt like I needed a primer to help me understand the forces that shaped the islands' geography, biology, and culture. I had little expectation for this 88 pps book, but I bought it because it seemed the only reasonable choice available, and the title was exactly what I sought. When the book arrived I saw that it came from what appeared to be a cheesy vanity press... but I opened it up and was absolutely riveted from the first paragraph on. This is well-written,... more info

• Good text book !
  Last month in Waikiki, I bought this book together with some souvenirs at the famous ABC store.
  Yes,You can find it easily.
  It was the last day of my visit to Hawaii this time.
  But,now I deeply regret not having read this book before I go to Hawaii!
  If I read it prior to this travel,I am sure I could have enjoyed experiencing these magical islands more,feeling interested in its history.
  I would like to recommend this book to all people planning to visit Hawaii.

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