Lana'i

Images of America: Hawaii

by Alberta de Jetley

Long before neatly cultivated rows of pineapple fields stretched out as far as one could see, demon spirits are said to have made L?na'i uninhabitable for humans. The spirits were banished by a young man from L?haina who is credited with forming the first settlement on the island. Centuries later, in 1778, warriors battled on the island's steep cliffs and drove their enemies to their deaths. Every living thing was destroyed, all except for one man who saved himself by leaping off a cliff into the ocean and swimming to safety. Time heals, and the land endured. When winter storms turned barren slopes green again, the natives returned and were followed in later years by men who carved their names into the history of L?na'i.

131 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 21, 2015

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

We had the pleasure of meeting the author on Lana'i and benefitted from her knowledge and wisdom in our tour of the island. The book is the same -- detailing important phases of history along with original photos that bring the story to light. If you can't make it to Lana'i, I highly recommend this book. And if you can, hire Alberta for the day for additional stories and history!