One of the greatest errors a person can make when picking up a history book is thinking that it represents the only narrative of a given place or time period. In fact, stories about a given event vary widely, depending on point of view (those in power often have a very different take than those out of power, for instance). The best historians acknowledge this reality early on … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Mutual Publishing Releases Updated ‘Maui: A History’
Cummins E. Speakman
10 Essential Books About Maui
Back in 2008, when Amazon released its then-revolutionary Kindle e-reader, Apple’s Steve Jobs predicted that it would fail because “the fact is that people don’t read anymore.” Though Jobs was soon proved wrong–indeed, Apple today sells tablets, which also function as e-readers–the numbers of Americans who don’t read books are scarcely better than they were in 2008. Back then, … [Read more...] about 10 Essential Books About Maui
On The 70th Anniversary Of One Of The Worst Air Disasters In Island History, We Look Back On Life On Maui During World War II
The date Dec. 7 is one of those historical touchstones that instantly spurs a rush of memories and emotions for most Americans. But the date also recalls a dark event in Maui history. This year, Dec. 7 marks the 70th anniversary of one of the worst air tragedies in the island’s history. It happened in 1943, at the height of World War II. Two U.S. Navy Dauntless dive bombers … [Read more...] about On The 70th Anniversary Of One Of The Worst Air Disasters In Island History, We Look Back On Life On Maui During World War II