Dust a Novel of Hawaii - Armine Von Tempski - Bog

""Dust: A Novel of Hawaii"" is a gripping fictional narrative set in the beautiful and exotic island of Hawaii. The story follows the life of a young woman named Kahalaopuna, who is raised in a traditional Hawaiian village and is forced to confront the harsh realities of life as she grows up. The novel explores themes of love, loss, betrayal, and the struggle for survival in a rapidly changing world. As Kahalaopuna navigates the challenges of her life, she must also confront the forces of colonialism and cultural assimilation that threaten the very fabric of her community. With vivid descriptions of the landscape, culture, and people of Hawaii, ""Dust"" is a powerful and evocative tale that captures the essence of this unique and vibrant place. Written by Armine Von Tempski, a renowned Hawaiian author, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Hawaii, as well as those who enjoy a compelling and thought-provoking story.1928. Maui writer Armine von Tempski, who died almost a half-century ago, is one of Hawaii's enduring literary legends. She spent her childhood years on the family ranch in Haleakala with her Polish-American father and English mother. Her books reveal the daily life and customs on Hawaii with a colorful prose that captures the beauty of the spectacular tropics. Dust is the tale of a dedicated youth who attempts to reconstruct the island of Kahoolawe. Von Tempski's hero, Saxon Kingsley, battles with opium runners and fights his own mysterious past to forge a new world, a world he created out of dust. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.