ka Lei Haole Ma Hope o La¯hui A me Noho Ali‘i Hawai‘i of Haole, the Garland Whites in Support Nation and Throne

Hawaiʻi, known today as a surfing and golfing paradise, was once a proud native kingdom with international ties. This book, in Hawaiian and English, reveals support for independence from both Hawaiians and many Caucasians. It covers figures like ’Olohana (J. Young), Sen. Pettigrew, and Pres. Cleveland, meeting educational needs beyond the Islands. Hawai‘i is often seen as a paradise for surfing and golfing today, but it was once a proud native kingdom with international connections. In the late 19th century, it experienced a turbulent history unknown to most. Ka Lei Haole Ma Hope o ka La¯hui a me ka Noho Ali‘i o Hawai‘i and its English version, A Lei of Haole, the Garland of Whites in Support of the Nation and the Throne of Hawai‘i, show that many Caucasians (Haole) supported independence and a strong monarchy, just like most Hawaiians. These texts highlight non-Hawaiian supporters of the Kingdom, from ‘Olohana (John Young) to Senator Richard F. Pettigrew and President Grover Cleveland. The two versions fulfill a need in Hawai‘i’s educational institutions, from kula kaiapuni (immersion schools), charter schools, and public and private schools, to the University of Hawai‘i, a “Native Hawaiian Place of Learning.” The book’s content reaches far beyond the Islands and, in our tumultuous times, is relevant to the entire globe.