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Title: Life In Hawaii
Author(s): Titus Coan
Description:
Originally published in 1882 as "Life In Hawaii - An Autobiographical Account Of Mission Life And Labors - 1835-1881." Much of Titus Coan's missions life was spent in and around Hilo, Hawaii on the Big Island. His missionary "parish" extended for almost 100 miles on the southeast to the northeast section of Hawaii Island in the Kingdom Of Hawaii. Besides a stunning record of the "Great Awakening" of the Hawaiian people to Christianity, the book gives vivid descriptions of the native Hawaiian people, their culture, the beauty of the land and contains six chapters of his firsthand observations of volcano's, tsunamis and earthquakes. At one point in the "Great Awakening," Coan pastored what was considered the largest church gathering in the world. (7000+) This is a great book for those who want to be challenged in their faith. This edition has been produced using restored flowing text from an original and is NOT a "Scan Copy."
Title: Titus Coan - A Memorial
Author(s): Lydia Bingham Coan
Description:
Originally published in 1884. Biographical journey of American Christian missionary, Titus Coan's life and labors in Hawaii, compiled and written by his wife after his death from his many descriptive letters and journal entries during the 1800's. Titus Coan labored on the Big Island of Hawaii from 1835-1882. He witnessed a powerful "Great Awakening" of the native Hawaiian population and at one point had what was considered the largest church gathering in the world at that time. (7000+) His many letters included are vivid and edifying. This book is a great read for those who want to be challenged in their faith and is a companion book to Titus Coan's autobiography "Life In Hawaii." This edition has been produced using restored flowing text from an original and is NOT a "Scan Copy."
Title: Adventures In Patagonia
Author(s): Titus Coan
Description:
Originally published in 1880. Titus Coan tells his adventurous story of his missionary life and labors in Patagonia (now predominantly Argentina) while living with a savage tribe. He paints a vivid picture of the land, indigenous people and their culture in the early 1800's. Book was written by him in his later life mostly from his journals but also contains add-ons of subsequent missionary efforts in the area as well. The Introduction written by Rev. Henry M. Field is in itself a short revealing biography into the life of Titus Coan, the man, missionary and explorer who later spent the rest of his life ministering to native Hawaiians in the Islands. This edition has been produced using restored flowing text from an original and is NOT a "Scan Copy."
Title: The Pilgrims Of Hawaii
Author(s): Orramel Gulick; Ann Gulick
Description:
Originally published in 1918. Written by the children of early Christian missionaries who were sent to the Hawaiian Islands (Kingdom Of Hawaii) in 1828. This book is a stunning record of the "Great Awakening" of the Hawaiian people to Christianity and the dramatic changes in their society that took place in the 1800's. It also provides great insight into the thoughts of those missionaries who came and labored, many of them, the rest of their lives. The expression, "in their own words" is rightfully applied to this book as there are over 150 excerpts included of letters written by the many missionaries as well as portions of their journals. This edition has been produced using restored flowing text from an original and is NOT a "Scan Copy."
Title: Bartimeus of the Sandwich Islands
Author(s): Hiram Bingham
Description:
The true story of a man who lived the first part of his life as a primitive blind native Hawaiian. He was exposed to the Gospel through the work of the early missionaries in his adulthood and became one of the most well known native preachers of his time. (early 1800's)
Title: History Of The Mission To The Sandwich Islands (1820-1870)
Author(s): Rufus Anderson
Description:
Originally published (1870 edition). An extensive history of the Christian Mission to the Hawaiian Islands and the "Great Awakening" of the native Hawaiian population. This book covers not only the history of the missionaries but the development of the Hawaiian government and people from 1820 - 1870. Written by Rufus Anderson who was secretary of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions that sent the companies of missionaries to the Islands. This edition has been produced using restored flowing text from an original and is NOT a "Scan Copy."
Title: Titus Coan: Missionary And Explorer
Author(s): Simon James Humphrey, D.D.
Description:
A very short book about a man's missionary life and labors in the Hawaiian Islands. This book is a description of Titus Coan's life as a missionary and explorer as well as excerpts during what is known as The Great Awakening. The quotes from Titus Coan himself make this book especially vivid and challenging. The author was a member of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions
Title: A Brief History Of The Hawaiian People
Author(s): William DeWitt Alexander
Description:
An enlightening and very detailed history of the native Hawaiian people from pre1800's to 1899 inclusive of the development and character of the Kingdom of Hawaii from the 1700's through the changeover from kingdom to republic to annexation by the USA (late 1800's). This book was originally published by the order of the Board of Education of the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1891 with a chapter added on in 1899 covering the changes from the Kingdom of Hawaii to the Republic of Hawaii. This edition has been produced using restored flowing text from an original and is NOT a "Scan Copy."
Title: History Of The Later Years Of The Hawaiian Monarchy (And The Revolution Of 1893)
Author(s): William DeWitt Alexander
Description:
A very detailed history of later Hawaiian monarchs of the Kingdom of Hawaii (Lunalilo, Kalakaua and Liliuokalani) and extensive details on the events leading up to and establishing of the Republic of Hawaii. In many ways this book is a continuation of Alexander's "A Brief History Of The Hawaiian People" but covers in much more detail the transformation of Hawaii from a Monarchy to a Republic. Although some may find this book controversial, it is a very good source of details of the timeframe surrounding the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani and the transition to becoming the Republic of Hawaii. There are many transcriptions of communications back and forth during and after the overthrow. This book is a must for those who are studying that time of transition. Originally published in 1896. This edition has been produced using restored flowing text from an original and is NOT a "Scan Copy."
Title: Heneri Opukahaia A Native Hawaiian (1792-1818)
Author(s): Edwin Welles Dwight
Description:
Originally published in 1830 as "Memoirs of Henry Obookiah - A Native Of Owhyhee And A Member Of The Foreign Mission School." Heneri Opukahaia (Henry Obookiah) was a young native Hawaiian who fled from those who killed his whole family in his native Hawaiian Islands on a sailing ship. He eventually ended up on the east coast of America. His story is one of transformation from idolatry to Christianity, from native life in the Islands to a civilized gentleman and minister of the Gospel. His life story lived among Christians on the east coast of the USA inspired the earliest of missionary companies that first left for the Hawaiian Islands. This edition has been produced using restored flowing text from an original and is NOT a "Scan Copy."
Title: Vindication And Appeal (The American Mission In The Sandwich Islands)
Author(s): William Ellis
Description:
Originally Published As: "The American Mission In The Sandwich Islands - Vindication And Appeal - In Relation To The Proceedings Of The Reformed Catholic Mission At Honolulu" (1866 Hawaii Edition) After forty years of the American Christian mission to the Hawaiian Islands, some in Great Britain decided to establish a mission of the Church of England in conflict with the present American mission. William Ellis, an English missionary who worked with the American mission in the Hawaiian Islands writes a brilliant and exposing defense of the American mission and appeal to honor the unity of the faith of Jesus by not establishing a competing Church Of England mission in the Islands. This edition has been produced using restored flowing text from an original and is NOT a "Scan Copy."
Title: Kapiolani The Heroine Of Hawaii
Author(s): Rufus Anderson
Description:
A short book published originally in 1866 on the life of Kapiolani, a native Hawaiian chiefess whose life was impacted dramatically by the early Missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She is most well known for her open challenge of "Pele," the Hawaiian goddess of the volcano.
Title: Three Native Hawaiians - Keopuolani, Kapiolani & Puaaiki
Author(s): Paul Rapoza; Contributions by William Richards, Rufus Anderson, Hiram Bingham
Description:
Introduction and compilation by Paul D. Rapoza with contributions by William Richards, Rufus Anderson & Hiram Bingham and other early missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands. Keopuolani, Kapiolani & Puaaiki - A Queen, a Chiefess and a commoner. This book is a compilation of short stories about the lives of three native Hawaiians who were born in the late 1700's and lived to see the rising of the sun of Christianity upon the native population. Two of them lived long enough to see the Great Awakening of the native population as the Spirit of God seemed to hover over the nation. Thousands of native Hawaiians became enlightened to the reality of the existence of God and salvation through His Son Jesus, the Christ (the Messiah). The last chapter on the Great Awakening has many quotes from various missionaries stationed in the Islands describing those awe inspiring times. (Late 1830's)
Title: A History Of The Sandwich Islands
Author(s): Sheldon Dibble
Description:
Originally published in 1843 this text is from the later 1909 edition which has a few corrections. A very detailed account of the History of what was in the 1800's known as the Sandwich Islands (Hawaiian Islands) starting from ancient history through 1843 along with an insightful overview of the American missionary history in the islands from 1820 to 1843. This book is somewhat written in narrative form making it not only informing but enjoyable to read. Also has a chapter on what is known as the "Great Awakening" revival in the late 1830's where thousands of native Hawaiians fell under deep conviction and converted to Christianity. This edition has been produced using restored flowing text from an original and is NOT a "Scan Copy."
Title: Life And Times Of Mrs. Lucy G. Thurston
Author(s): Lucy G. Thurston
Description:
Originally published in 1882. Lucy G. Thurston and her husband (Asa Thurston) were among the first company of Christian missionaries to arrive in the Hawaiian Islands in 1820. During the majority of her years in the Islands she and her husband were stationed in what is now known as Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. She lived and labored among the native Hawaiian population and witnessed the changes that brought about "The Great Awakening" of the Hawaiian people to Christianity and the advancement of their civilization. Much of this book is compiled from her personal letters and journals making this a very intimate view of the hawaiian people and the life of a missionary in the Hawaiian Islands - a life of faith and challenge for over 50 years. This book will challenge your faith and commitment to Jesus Christ. This edition has been produced using restored flowing text from an original and is NOT a "Scan Copy."
Title: Sketches Of Life In The Hawaiian Islands
Author(s): Laura Fish Judd
Description:
Originally published in 1861 this edition has addons from the 1880 and 1918 editions. Laura Fish Judd, wife of Dr. Gerrit Judd, arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in the 3rd missionary company. Gerrit Judd was more and more involved in advising the government of the fledgling Kingdom of Hawaii and later was enlisted by the government in various high positions. This book written by her is compiled from journals, letters and personal insights into an intimate insider view of the workings of that government and the ongoing missionary effort that led to the transforming of that nation and people. It is an incredible detailed record into the development of the Hawaiian government from 1828 to 1861. This later edition also contains footnotes by their son, Albert Francis Judd, and details from 1861-1880. This edition has been produced using restored flowing text from an original and is NOT a "Scan Copy."
Title: Memoir Of Keopuolani - Late Queen Of The Sandwich Islands
Author(s): William Richards
Description:
A short book and biography of Keopuolani, a wife of Kamehameha I, the chief on Hawaii Island that conquered and unified the Hawaiian Islands into one country and became it's king. Keopuolani was one of his wives and queen of Hawaii. Her story is one of transformation from idolatry to Christianity. Book was written in 1824 by an early missionary to the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Title: Historical Sketch Of The Hawaiian Mission
Author(s): Samuel C. Bartlett, D.D.
Description:
This short book is an overview of the Christian mission to the Hawaiian Islands (Sandwich Islands) from 1820 to 1870. It also includes short sections on the missions to Micronesia and the Marquesas Islands. The missions were coordinated and supported by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (A.B.C.F.M.). It also briefly touches upon the influence of the Roman Catholics, Mormons and the Reformed Catholics (England).
Title: Duty To Evangelize
Author(s): Hawaiian Islands Mission; Prepared for publication by William P. Alexander
Description:
Originally published in 1836 as "The Duty Of The Present Generation To Evangelize The World", a short book published by the early Christian missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands. A modern day epistle on the duty to evangelize and obey the last command of Jesus while on earth. This book has some very clear and convicting insights into the Christian's life of obedience to the Master and was compiled from the participation of multiple missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands. The following year (1837) revival broke out all over the islands for three years with over 20,000 added to the churches. Their convictions cause them to write, "The churches are perceiving more and more clearly their duty to the heathen, while their efforts do not correspond with their convictions; thus rendering their own salvation doubtful, exposing their country to divine displeasure, and leaving the heathen to perish... Therefore we cannot be silent. We must speak." This edition has been produced using restored flowing text from an original and is NOT a "Scan Copy."
Title: Kalakaua's Tour Around The World
Author(s): P. C. Advertiser Co.
Description:
A short book chronicling King Kalakaua's voyage around the world in 1881. Kalakaua was the seventh king of the monarchy ruling the Kingdom of Hawaii or the Hawaiian Islands. It is said that he undertook the arduous tour chiefly with a view to promote the re-population of his realm. This account gives the reader a certain flavor of the relationship and treatment of the many kings around the world at the time.
Title: Hawaii Under King Kalakaua - From Personal Experiences Of Leavett H. Hallock
Author(s): Leavett H. Hallock
Description:
A Tourists View Of Hawaii In 1878. A short book chronicling the travels, experiences and insights of an American who visited the Hawaiian Islands in 1878. His writing is a refreshing breath of air. The last chapter is situated in Hilo, Hawaii Island and captures his experience staying for several days with famous missionary, Titus Coan who was stationed there. Although he did meet once with Kalakaua, the name in the title is a time reference.
Title: Residence of Twenty-One Years in the Sandwich Islands
Author(s): Hiram Bingham
Description:
Text originally published in 1847. Missionary life and labors in Hawaii (1820-1841) with detailed descriptions of revival, Hawaii's land and people in the 1800's. Hiram Bingham was among the first Christian Missionaries to the Kingdom of Hawaii and knew very well the kings and rulers of that country. This lengthy volume contains meticulous and vivid descriptions and accounts of the transformation of the people of the Hawaiian Islands and is separated into yearly chapters relating also to the current ruler of that year. Although quite long, a person reading this book will find themselves quite familiar with the daily lives and culture of both the early missionaries and the year by year history of the kingdom of Hawaii during which it was transformed from a primitive society to a civilized and organized country. This edition has been produced using restored flowing text from an original and is NOT a "Scan Copy."
Title: Constitutions Of The Kingdom Of Hawaii (1840, 1852, 1864, & 1887)
Author(s): Helps Communications
Description:
This book consists of a compilation of the texts of the various Constitutions of the Kingdom of Hawaii in the 1800's. Contained in this book are the Constitutions of 1840, 1852, 1864 and 1887. Liliuokalani's proposed constitution of 1893 is also included as a reference though it was never established. This book has been published as a handy reference for comparison of the various constitutions and is intended as an educational resource.
Title: Luther Halsey Gulick (Missionary In Hawaii, Micronesia, Japan, And China)
Author(s): Frances Gulick Jewett
Description:
Originally published in 1895. An intimate insight into the life of missionary to Hawaii, Micronesia, Japan and China in the 1800's. Luther Halsey Gulick was a second generation missionary being the son of early missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands, Peter and Fanney Gulick and as such was born in the Islands as a Hawaiian citizen. His first assignment was to Panape in Micronesia and then back in the Hawaiian Islands. He and his wife later joined others in Japan and China. The book was written by his daughter based on his journals and also contains numerous journal entries quoted directly. This edition has been produced using restored flowing text from an original and is NOT a "Scan Copy."
Title: Mission Life In Hawaii - Memoir Of Rev. William P. Alexander
Author(s): James M. Alexander
Description:
Originally published in 1888. William P. Alexander and his wife, Mary A. Alexander, arrived in Hawaii in the 5th company of missionaries sent to the Hawaiian Islands in 1832. They were soon after assigned for a short while in the Marquesas Islands but that mission was canceled due to the violent and unpredictable nature of the natives. They returned to the Hawaiian mission and spend the rest of their lives laboring at Waioli on Kauai and at Lahainaluna and Wailuku on Maui. They witnessed the "Great Awakening" move of God in the late 1830's. An intriguing but honest account of their lives and journals. This edition has been produced using restored flowing text from an original and is NOT a "Scan Copy."