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Carte Kauai Stephen Peridore

Kauai

A Journey through History, Culture, and Nature of the Garden Isle

Autor: Stephen Peridore
Limbă: engleză
Legare: Carte broșată
Editura: Independently published
Disponibilitate: În depozitul extern
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This book is a profound exploration of Kauai that transforms the reader from a tourist into a stewar...

Informații despre carte

Autor
Stephen Peridore
Limbă
engleză
Legare
Carte - Carte broșată
Publicat
2026
Pagini
206
EAN
9798198410497
Enbook ID
52761167
Editura
Independently published
Greutate
284
Dimensiuni
152 x 229 x 11

Descriere completă

This book is a profound exploration of Kauai that transforms the reader from a tourist into a steward. Moving beyond the 'postcard version' of the island, the text provides a framework for 'reading' the landscape through its geological, historical, and cultural layers. It frames Mount Waialeale as a central 'water engine' and explains the ancient ahupua'a system as a masterclass in sustainability. The book delves into the diplomatic brilliance of King Kaumualii, the linguistic precision of Hawaiian place names, and the living archive of hula kahiko. By examining the impact of the sugar industry and the devastation of Hurricane Iniki, the author highlights the island's enduring resilience. The narrative culminates in a call to action, urging visitors and residents alike to practice mālama ʻāina (caring for the land). It is a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking to understand the deep systems that have allowed Kauai to remain the 'unconquered' heart of the Hawaiian archipelago for over five million years.