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Historic Wai‘anae
Krauss, Bob, McGrath, Edward J. Jr.; Brewer, Kenneth M. Historic Wai‘anae: A Place of Kings. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Island Heritage Limited (1020 Auahi St. Bldg. 3, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 96814), 1973. 191, 083483023 (hc). $110.00. Index, Bib, Illus
Overview of Contents
This book began as a pictorial history of the Wai‘anae Coast; however the scope grew to become a historical overview of the Wai‘anae coast with many photographs depicting its history. The book begins with pre 19th century history, then leads the reader to learn about Wai‘anae and her people of the 19th century, and finally draws the reader to understand the changing Wai‘anae in the 20th century. A note for references acts as the book’s bibliography search is followed by an index. The acknowledgment section notes many committees, organizations, and community members who helped in the creation of this book.
Biography of the Authors
Bob Krauss is a Columnist for the Honolulu Advertiser, as well as, he is a maritime historian. Mr. Krauss has published numerous works on Hawai‘i. McGrath came to Hawai‘i in July of 1969 as a member of the Federal Teacher Corps program. He established educational exchanges between the Native American Indians and the Native Hawaiian people. Brewer came to Hawai‘i in 1969 as a vista volunteer on the Wai‘anae coast. He became a counselor and motivational speaker for the Wai‘anae community until he returned to New Hampshire for advanced degrees in counseling. Both McGrath and Brewer were the researchers and photographers for this book.
Review
This book has accomplished what its first intent was, to depict the history of Wai‘anae through photographs. From beginning to end there are illustrations that detail the long and political history of the Wai‘anae coast. The only critical remark with respect to the illustrations is that there is no index to these photographs, yet each picture is detailed with descriptions on who is in the picture, where the picture was taken, which often includes brief mention about the remarks of events portrayed in the pictures.
The book than expands upon its original intent by detailing the history of Wai‘anae through a narrative, in chronological order. The information provided for this book on the history of Wai‘anae was supplied by the various members of the Wai‘anae community and extensive research done by both McGrath and Brewer. Krauss was the sole writer.
One of the desires the creators for this book had was that all monies earned from the sale of this book was to go directly to the Leeward Community College and the accreditation of a course on the history of Wai‘anae, but till this date no course has ever been taught on this subject; however with the advancement of the NH people there are advance studies in Hawaiian studies at all community colleges including the mother schools University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and at Hilo.
Book’s Worth
This book is a great resource for all Pacific and Hawaiian Collections. Every library collecting studies of Hawai‘i should have this book on their shelves. Because of the value, perhaps this book might be at risk in open stacks, but should be made readily available through the reference desk. It would be great if Alu Like Inc.’s Native Hawaiian Library’s E library Ulukau could make this available on-line in order to enhance the knowledge base of the Native Hawaiian people and the history of Native Hawaiian communities.
Overview of Contents
This book began as a pictorial history of the Wai‘anae Coast; however the scope grew to become a historical overview of the Wai‘anae coast with many photographs depicting its history. The book begins with pre 19th century history, then leads the reader to learn about Wai‘anae and her people of the 19th century, and finally draws the reader to understand the changing Wai‘anae in the 20th century. A note for references acts as the book’s bibliography search is followed by an index. The acknowledgment section notes many committees, organizations, and community members who helped in the creation of this book.
Biography of the Authors
Bob Krauss is a Columnist for the Honolulu Advertiser, as well as, he is a maritime historian. Mr. Krauss has published numerous works on Hawai‘i. McGrath came to Hawai‘i in July of 1969 as a member of the Federal Teacher Corps program. He established educational exchanges between the Native American Indians and the Native Hawaiian people. Brewer came to Hawai‘i in 1969 as a vista volunteer on the Wai‘anae coast. He became a counselor and motivational speaker for the Wai‘anae community until he returned to New Hampshire for advanced degrees in counseling. Both McGrath and Brewer were the researchers and photographers for this book.
Review
This book has accomplished what its first intent was, to depict the history of Wai‘anae through photographs. From beginning to end there are illustrations that detail the long and political history of the Wai‘anae coast. The only critical remark with respect to the illustrations is that there is no index to these photographs, yet each picture is detailed with descriptions on who is in the picture, where the picture was taken, which often includes brief mention about the remarks of events portrayed in the pictures.
The book than expands upon its original intent by detailing the history of Wai‘anae through a narrative, in chronological order. The information provided for this book on the history of Wai‘anae was supplied by the various members of the Wai‘anae community and extensive research done by both McGrath and Brewer. Krauss was the sole writer.
One of the desires the creators for this book had was that all monies earned from the sale of this book was to go directly to the Leeward Community College and the accreditation of a course on the history of Wai‘anae, but till this date no course has ever been taught on this subject; however with the advancement of the NH people there are advance studies in Hawaiian studies at all community colleges including the mother schools University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and at Hilo.
Book’s Worth
This book is a great resource for all Pacific and Hawaiian Collections. Every library collecting studies of Hawai‘i should have this book on their shelves. Because of the value, perhaps this book might be at risk in open stacks, but should be made readily available through the reference desk. It would be great if Alu Like Inc.’s Native Hawaiian Library’s E library Ulukau could make this available on-line in order to enhance the knowledge base of the Native Hawaiian people and the history of Native Hawaiian communities.
Submitted in April 2006 by Analū Kame‘eiamoku Josephides, LIS Student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
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