Emma: Hawaii's Remarkable Queen (Google eBook)

George S. Kanahele

University of Hawaii Press, Jul 1, 1999 - Biography & Autobiography - 441 pages

The definitive biography of one of the most beloved and influential women in Hawaiian history. Her enduring legacy includes renowned institutions that thrive in Hawai'i today: The Queen's Medical Center, St. Andrew's Priory, 'Iolani School, and St. Andrew's Cathedral.

Contents

• The Beginnings: 1
• Ulu Ke Keiki The Child Grows: 13
• Ka Ike O Ke Keiki The Child Learns: 23
• Growing Up: 41
• Courtship and Marriage: 51
• The New Life at Court: 65
• The Birth of an Heir: 81
• The Queens Hospital: 93
• The Neilson Ordeal: 111
• The Flight of the Heavenly Chief: 125
• Establishment of the Anglican Church in Hawaii: 145
• Celebrations Amidst the Sick: 157
• Oh My Husband: 167
• New Love Old Grief: 181
• Travels Abroad: 189
• The Anglican Visionary: 227
• Lawai Adventures: 245
• The Battles of Succession: 263
• The Queens Party: 293
• Rifts and Conspiracies: 315
• No Seclusion: 329
• The Last Flight: 355
• The Legacy: 375
• Glossary of Hawaiian Words: 415
• Index: 429

Popular passages

Page xiv - RESIGNATION There is no death! What seems so is transition. This life of mortal breath Is but a suburb of the life elysian, Whose portal we call Death.‎

About the author

Kanahele is a distinguished scholar and author of Hawaiian history. He is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools and Brigham Young University, and a PhD from Cornell University. He is a businessman and civic leader.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Emma: Hawaii's Remarkable Queen
• Author: George S. Kanahele
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press, 1999
• ISBN: 0824822404, 9780824822408
• Length: 441 pages
• Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Historical; History / United States / State & Local / General