Again in Hawaii (Classic Reprint): February May 1895: February May 1895 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover firsthand observations of Hawaii's politics and Pearl Harbor from 1895, with clear, on-the-ground insight.

This nonfiction account draws on a journalist’s three-month stay in Honolulu during pivotal years. It frames the clash between royalist and provisionalist forces, analyzes how power and press influence shaped events, and weighs the strategic value of Pearl Harbor.

Two concise chapters set the scene: a portrait of Honolulu’s political factions, their ambitions, and the strains they place on ordinary residents. A second thread examines how information travels from Hawaii to the United States and how different voices shape public opinion. The author also assesses military and naval considerations, offering practical, on-site observations of the harbor’s geography and defense potential.

• Grounded, era-specific perspective on late-1890s Hawaiian politics and power struggles
• Analysis of press dynamics, censorship, and how news travels across oceans
• On-site notes about Pearl Harbor’s geography and strategic questions for a naval station
• Context for debates over annexation, sovereignty, and U.S. policy in the Pacific

Ideal for readers seeking a careful, contemporaneous view of Hawaii during a turning point in its history.

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