Lost Palaces of Hawai'i: Royal Residences of the Kingdom Period

Although the remains of Kaniakapp—King Kamehameha III's summer residence—do not show signs of the feast that once fed ten thousand of his people, this book offers pictures, photographs, and detailed maps of historic Hawaii residences, including Queen Ka ahumanu's death site, Princess Ruth Ke eliklani's house, and Lili uokalani's home. It provides an extensive look into the now-lost homes of the kingdom's elite, based on accounts by missionaries, ship captains, early visitors, and English and Hawaiian-language media.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

The remnants of Kaniakapp, the summer residence of King Kamehameha III, hold no evidence of the grand feast that once catered to ten thousand of his subjects, gathered in joyous celebration of Hawaiian sovereignty. While not all historic Hawaii dwellings stand today, the photographs, images, and comprehensive maps featured in this book offer a treasure trove of knowledge. Explore the site where Queen Ka'ahumanu met her tragic end, discover the humble abode of Princess Ruth Ke'eliklani, rivaling the splendor of King Kalkaua's official palace, and delve into the history of Lili'uokalani's residence, where Robert Wilcox plotted an armed insurrection to overthrow the Constitution of 1887.

Drawing from accounts by missionaries, ship captains, early visitors, and reports in English and Hawaiian-language media, this groundbreaking work presents an in-depth exploration of the now-lost residences of the kingdom's elite. Discover the historical events that unfolded within the walls of Hawaiian royalty's homes and gain insight into the daily lives of the island chiefs.

Weight: 363g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476688114