Rambler roland (2 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An Exploration of Hawaiian History Luxury Resorts and Tectonic ChaosIn The Papayas of Wrath, Roland Rambler delivers a travelogue that trades standard tropical clichés for a sharp, observational dive into the volcanic heart of the Pacific. Returning to Hawaii to celebrate a fifteenth wedding anniversary at the Four Seasons, the narrative quickly abandons poolside idleness to excavate the archipelago's turbulent past.From the luxury of a meticulously manicured balcony, the author unpacks the geological conveyor belt of the Emperor Seamounts and the staggering genius of ancient Polynesian wayfinders who navigated the vast ocean relying on stars and swells. The book masterfully balances the pampered absurdities of modern tourism-including stratospheric taxi fares, $35 toilet paper, and billionaire-owned islands-with the heavy, often brutal history of the Hawaiian Kingdom.Readers will discover a landscape shaped as much by ambition and gunpowder as by wind and waves. The journey explores the following historical intersections: - The Demise of Captain Cook The fatal collision of British naval rigidity with the sacred Makahiki season at Kealakekua Bay.- The Metcalfe Tragedies A gripping account of maritime greed, the Olowalu Massacre, and the violent capture of the schooner Fair American.- The Rise of Kamehameha How foreign artillery and kidnapped sailors helped forge a unified Hawaiian Kingdom.- Sugar and Subterfuge The economic terraforming by sugar barons that led to the Bayonet Constitution and the poignant confinement of Queen Lili?uokalani inside ?Iolani Palace.- Echoes of War A sobering look at the missed technological warnings of Pearl Harbor and the localized chaos of the Ni?ihau Incident.Whether dissecting the existential dread of modern business-class seating, celebrating the quiet survival of the endemic ?ohelo berry, or mourning the tragic extinction of the Kaua?i ?o?o bird, Rambler's signature dry humor and historical rigor make this an essential read. It is a compelling exploration of how a remote chain of islands became the crossroads of the world, perfect for history buffs and intrepid travelers alike.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.