Sam Low

Hawaiki Rising

Hawaiki Rising, Nainoa Thompson, and the Hawaiian Renaissance

My review on Amazon.com:

This book is like a fair wind, it pulls one right along. I have read several books related to Hawaii since I returned to the Islands three years ago after 30 years on the mainland, and I think this one is an important book. Hokulea and the Polynesian Voyaging Society have certainly made an impact on Hawaii. The voyaging canoe has become iconic here. The Waikiki Yacht Club has perpetual trophies in the form of voyaging canoes, and at Treetops Restaurant in Manoa Valley I noticed that their buffet line was decorated with two model voyaging canoes.
I found the book compelling, readable, and a good balance of technical detail and personal stories to illustrate the drama the history holds. I also appreciate the abundance of photographs and illustrations provided. I think I know more about navigation now. This will come to be regarded as an important book.

Island Heritage Publishing
94-411 Koaki St., Waipahu, Hawaii 96797-2806

Sam Low giving a presentation on Hawaiki Rising at Queen Emma's Summer Palace, May 23, 2013.

Book Review, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Sunday, June 16, 2013.

Painting by Edwin Kayton.

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