
The Great Book of Hawaii by Bill O'neill
How much do you know about the Aloha State? There's so much to learn about Hawaii that even residents of the state don't know In this trivia book, you'll learn more about Hawaii's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more In The Great Book of Hawaii, you'll find the answers to the following questions:- How did Hawaii get its name?
- Why is it called the Aloha State?
- Why was it once called The Kingdom of Hawaii?
- Which sport was invented in Hawaii?
- Which movies have been filmed in the state?
- What legends from the Hawaiian culture haunt the state?
- What's Hawaii's most famous unsolved mystery?
Bill O'Neill is a Cornell University graduate who grew up in rural Ohio. He was elected to the New Mexico State Legislature in 2008 and is currently serving his third term. His first novel and poetry collection were both critically acclaimed, and SHORT SESSION (Red Mountain Press, 2021) is the follow-up to his critically acclaimed PANORAMIC DIARIES (Red Mountain Press, 2020). He's also the author of THE FREEDOM OF THE IGNORED (Red Mountain Publishing, 2017), a poetry book. Bill's work with non-profits has defined his career, with a concentration on incarcerated juveniles and adults.
He credits his early writing influence to his mentor E.L. Doctorow, who was named an Emerging Leader by the University of Virginia's Darden School in 2016. Doctorow is a writer who is well-known for his
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| ISBN 13 | 9781092209861 |
| ISBN 10 | 1092209867 |
| Title | The Great Book of Hawaii |
| Author | Bill O'neill |
| Series | Trivia Nerds Guide To The History Of The United States |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Independently Published |
| Year published | 2019-03-30 |
| Number of pages | 184 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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