Description
In this witty and incisive work of narrative history, Sarah Vowell examines the dramatic transformation of Hawaii during the 19th century, from the arrival of American missionaries to the kingdom’s eventual annexation by the United States. Blending meticulous research with her trademark satirical, smart-alecky voice, she explores the collision of Hawaiian traditions, religious conversion, commercial ambition, and American imperialism. The result is a lively, thought-provoking account of a pivotal chapter in U.S. history—and a sharp meditation on the costs and contradictions of manifest destiny.
Available Editions
hardcover
Riverhead Books
Published Jan 1, 2011
256 pages
ISBN: 9781594487873
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Details
First Published
2011
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Unfamiliar Fishes by Sarah Vowell.