Hawaii's Story
Written by Hawaii's QueenBy Liliʻuokalani
Length11h 37m
About this audiobook
In 'Hawaii's Story', Liliʻuokalani provides a captivating account of the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893. Written in a diary-like format, the book combines personal reflections with historical facts, offering readers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Hawaiian history. Liliʻuokalani's descriptive prose and poignant storytelling style immerse readers in the political turmoil and cultural shifts of the time, making the narrative both informative and emotionally engaging. The book also sheds light on the complexities of Hawaiian identity and the impact of colonialism on indigenous peoples. 'Hawaii's Story' is a significant work that invites readers to reflect on issues of power, resistance, and cultural heritage. As the only autobiography written by a Hawaiian monarch, it holds a special place in the literary canon of Hawaii and remains a valuable resource for understanding the island's past and present.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length11 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen
34Chapter XXXIII. The King's Departure – Again Regent
2Chapter I. A Sketch of My Childhood
35Chapter XXXIV. The King's Return – My Accession
3Chapter II. Some Incidents of My Youth
36Chapter XXXV. The Last Sleep – Lying in State
4Chapter III. Kamehameha Iv
37Chapter XXXVI. My Cabinet – Princess Kaiulani
5Chapter IV. My Married Life
38Chapter XXXVII. My Husband Made Prince Consort – His Death
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6Chapter V. Hawaiian Music, and a Ducal Guest
39Chapter XXXVIII. Hawaiians Plead for a New Constitution
7Chapter VI. Kamehameha V
40Chapter XXXIX. The "Crimes I Am Charged Withal."
8Chapter VII. Queen Emma
41Chapter XL. Overthrow of the Monarchy
9Chapter VIII. King Kalakaua
42Chapter XLI. Some Important Inquiries
10Chapter IX. Heir Apparent
43Chapter XLII. Attempt to Restore the Monarchy
11Chapter X. My First Visit to the United States
44Chapter XLIII. I Am Placed Under Arrest
12Chapter XI. Mauna Loa
45Chapter XLIV. Imprisonment – Forced Abdication
13Chapter XII. Kalakaua's Tour of the World
46Chapter XLV. Brought to Trial
14Chapter XIII. My Regency
47Chapter XLVI. Sentenced – My Prison Life
15Chapter XIV. A Serious Accident
48Chapter XLVII. Released on Parole
16Chapter XV. Kalakaua's Return
49Chapter XLVIII. Mr. Joseph Kahooluhi Nawahi
17Chapter XVI. Coronation Ceremonies
50Chapter XLIX. A Change of Scene to Forget Sorrow
18Chapter XVII. Princess Ruth and Mrs. Bernice Pauahi Bishop
51Chapter L. A New England Winter
19Chapter XVIII. Benevolent Societies
52Chapter LI. Washington – Pseudo-Hawaiians
20Chapter XIX. Queen Kapiolani's Journey
53Chapter LII. President and Mrs. Cleveland
21Chapter XX. Washington – the White House – Mount Vernon
54Chapter LIII. Inauguration of President Mckinley
22Chapter XXI. Boston and New York – en Route for England
55Chapter LIV. My Literary Occupation
23Chapter XXII. Arrival – Liverpool – Some English Towns
56Chapter LV. My Official Protest to the Treaty
24Chapter XXIII. Sovereign of England and India
57Chapter LVI. The Treaty Analyzed
25Chapter XXIV. The Reception at the Foreign Office
58Chapter LVII. Hawaiian Autonomy
26Chapter XXV. The Jubilee – at the Abbey – at the Palace
59Appendix A
27Chapter XXVI. The Prince of Wales, "Grand Master" Mason
60Appendix B
28Chapter XXVII. England's Homes and Hospitality
61Appendix C
29Chapter XXVIII. Ill News From Hawaii – Our Return
62Appendix D
30Chapter XXIX. "The Bayonet Constitution"
63Appendix E
31Chapter XXX. Invited to Conspire Against the King
64Appendix F
32Chapter XXXI. The King Threatened and Oppressed
65Appendix G
33Chapter XXXII. Attempted Revolution
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