Ancient Hawaii: A Captivating Guide to Hawaiian Human History, Starting from the Polynesian Arrival through the Growth of a Civilization to Kamehameha the Great

by Captivating History

Are you interested in the history of one of the most isolated kingdoms on Earth? Then this book is for you!

When most people hear the phrase “ancient Hawaii,” it brings up a certain air of mystery and intrigue. Some might think of tattooed tribesmen sailing across the vast emptiness of the Pacific Ocean under the moonlight, dancing around campfires to connect with their gods, or living on the sides of volcanos. But is this an accurate depiction? Or is there more to the early people of Hawaii?

This is the story of the far-flung nation in the heart of the Pacific Ocean. We will take a trip back in time and explore how such a remote island became inhabited over 1,500 years ago and what life was like back then in this tropical wonderland.
The journey begins all the way back around 400 CE, and we will sail through the years up until the turn of the 19th century. You will dip and dive through Hawaii’s captivating ups and downs, its stories of peace and prosperity, and the bloody conflicts that ran the rivers red.

The story of ancient Hawaii is perhaps far more profound and far more interesting than most give it credit for. In this book, you will the Polynesians were able to travel across 2,500 miles of ocean to find the Hawaiian IslandsHow these settlers set up their civilization and began to thrive in paradiseWhat daily life was like for a native Hawaiian all those years agoHow the islands were organized and how the people spent their daysThe mythology behind the beliefs that drove Hawaii’s societyA white-knuckle ride into some of the most brutal conflicts fought in the name of unity and peaceInsights into the leaders, heroes, and legends of Hawaii’s pastThe tale of how ancient Hawaiian society fell in with the modern Western worldAnd so much more!
This book is filled with facts, historical references, and insightful knowledge that will allow you to put yourself into the shoes of the people of the past. This is not just a history book; this is history experienced.

When you are ready to start your own adventure, scroll up, click “add to cart,” and brace yourself for the history lesson of a lifetime!

Genres: History, Nonfiction

118 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 31, 2022

Reviews

[C.E. Case · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good general overview of the history of Hawaii, seems to be aimed maybe at middle school students. I felt like I learned enough to make it worthwhile.

[Anja · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was anything but a captivating guide to Hawaiian Human History. Instead, it was an unstructured mess that provided almost no information at all. The author jumps back and forward in time, but worst of all, his narrative style is very hard to read. Several times he tells us "we'll talk about this later" and this "later" never happens. I have read a few books from the captivating guide series, and this one was the worst so far.

[Marichus Real · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everybody knows that Hawaii was created by volcanoes and from time to time those volcanoes make us not to forget they are still there.
Polynesians were very good at navigation due to their huge knowledge of the currents in open water and which permits them to calculate better their travels. And that is why they reached Hawaii and populated it.
An amazing book to learn about Ancient Hawaii, their history, their customs, their goods, their battles, etc. Very interesting.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Helena · Rating 2 out of 5]

I picked this up because I really enjoyed the History of Brazil book. This one I found very hard to follow. I feel like there were unclear sentences, or sometimes like one sentence contrasted the one before it. I also think I just don't like ancient history haha. I'm going to read the modern Hawaii one and see how it is

[Brooke S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Concise History—Reads like a college term paper

If you’re looking for a quick dip into the history of ancient Hawaii, then this is a good place to start. It’s well organized and not very long, although it lacks the air of professionalism that most non-fiction books have.

[Evie Hugg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Going to Oahu

Didn't know much about Hawaiian history till I read this book. Should be taught in All history classes. Thank you.

[Charro Sebring · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is clearly written in a colonial mindset, historians should strive for objectivity even if the history is not their own.

[Stephanie Combs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read book, touched on all the basics I wanted to know. Grammar and sentence structure in this book makes it difficult to read, however. It needs an editor.

[Thomas Kelley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Poorly written

This had too much repetitive language and too informal a tone. While a learned some interesting facts, this was a very brief history.

[Hampton Hester · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reading with a student. A bit dry…nothing interesting or intriguing.