Wildsam Field Guides: Hawaii

by Taylor Bruce (Editor), Taryn Kealani (Illustrations)

Wildsam Field Hawai'i leads travelers into the most authentic experience of these American islands, working closely with an eclectic team of trusted locals. There's a distinctive air of mystique that remains in Hawai'i, even if elusive, and it stirs in the locals who celebrate their ancestry on these sacred shores. Wildsam worked closely with local writers, editors, musicians, artists, activists, ecologists and cultural authorities, in hopes of sharing a broad and beautiful perspective on Hawai'i, past and present. Readers will explore sights, stories and local intel in the

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

Published November 15, 2019

Reviews

[sav. · Rating 4 out of 5]

-An enjoyable and enriching field guide-

This field guide has it all. What I loved most were the interviews and the essays. I think the biggest takeaway is that I can be a visitor without being a tourist. I can appreciate the people, the earth, and the opportunity to learn about a new place without exploiting it.

I do wish there was more information on Hawaiian beliefs and maybe a folktale or two (other than what can be interpreted from the interviews/essays).

[Wendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I appreciate Wildsam guides and the perspective they bring. I think I tend to prefer them on the scale of a city, not a state (or in this case, an archipelago). The vignettes within are great little snapshots, just craved more for each island, more in general.

[Marcus · Rating 2 out of 5]

As a traveler's guide the information in this book is wonderful. But the print is so tiny, so so very tiny, I am convinced the publishers hate everyone over 40. Probably won't pick up another Wildsam Field Guide unless it comes with a magnifying glass.