Princess Ka'Iulani by Sharon Linnea
On March 1, 1893, Princess Ka iulani, the seventeen-year-old crown princess of Hawaii, stepped onto the pier at New York City. She was greeted by a crowd of reporters and onlookers who knew that, in many ways, she stood at a crossroads in history. Fully aware of the significance of her visit, she prayed that she could help persuade the American government to return her beautiful islands to the Hawaiian people.This biography tells the fascinatingand little-knownstory of Princess Ka iulani s life and courageous fight for Hawaiian independence. Using many newly translated journals and letters, Sharon Linnea introduces young readers to the most beloved figure in Hawaiian history, and one of America s most overlooked Christian heroines.
Sharon Linnéa grew up in Elmhurst, Illinois, and spent two years at Wheaton College. She graduated with a B.A. She earned her bachelor's degree in English from New York University in 1978 and went on to work as a book editor and staff writer for four national magazines.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780802850881 |
| ISBN 10 | 080285088X |
| Title | Princess Ka'Iulani |
| Author | Sharon Linnea |
| Series | Incredible Lives For Young Readers Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | William B Eerdmans Publishing Co |
| Year published | 1999-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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