Book details

  • Genre:biography & autobiography
  • Sub-genre:Historical
  • Language:English
  • Pages:156
  • eBook ISBN:9781618420411

PRINCESS KAIULANI OF HAWAII

The Last Hope Of Hawaii's Monarchy

By Kristin Zambucka

Overview

The haunting story of the Scottish-Hawaiian Princess Victoria Kaiulani;the fragile beauty who,as heir-apparent,was groomed all her life to be the future Queen Of Hawaii.But The Hawaiian Monarchy was overthrown in 1893,Hawaii was annexed to the United States in 1898 and Princess Kaiulani died in March 1899 at the age of 23.
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Description

The haunting story of the Scottish-Hawaiian Princess Victoria Kaiulani ;the fragile beauty who,as heir-apparent,was groomed all her life to be the future Queen Of Hawaii.Despite the struggles of loyal Royalists who fought for the beleaguered throne,Kaiulani's birthright was swept away forever when the Monarchy was overthrown in January 1893.Hawaii was annexed to the United States on Aug.12,1898.After a reckless horseride in the rain ,Princess Kaiulani died seven months later at the age of 23.
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About The Author

Author,artist and producer KRISTIN ZAMBUCKA has won international acclaim for her inspirational works such as the Classic Trilogy 'ANO'ANO : THE SEED' ,'THE FIRE LILY 'and 'THE MANA KEEPERS'...her biographies of Hawaiian Royalty : 'PRINCESS KAIULANI OF HAWAII','KALAKAUA:HAWAII'S LAST KING' and 'THE HIGH CHIEFESS :RUTH KEELIKOLANI' and ' the Egyptian Queen: 'CLEOPATRA:GODDESS/QUEEN'. New Zealand born Zambucka was honored by Queen Elizabeth II who awarded her The Queen's Service Medal.
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