Ka Lei Haole Ma Hope o ka La¯hui a me ka Noho Ali‘i o Hawai‘i A Lei of Haole, the Garland of Whites in Support of the Nation and the Throne of Hawai‘i
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- ISBN 9783631921142
- Weight: 339g
- Dimensions: 148 x 210mm
- Publication Date: 30 Jan 2026
- Publisher: Peter Lang AG
- Publication City/Country: CH
- Product Form: Paperback
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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.
Niklaus R. Schweizer, born in Zurich, earned a Ph.D. in English Literature from UC Davis in 1968. He taught at Punahou School and joined the University of Hawai’i in 1969. He served as the honorary consul of Switzerland in Honolulu (1972-2009) and has published books on Hawai’i, the Pacific, and Europe. He speaks several European languages, Hawaiian, and Tahitian, and is an honorary member of the Royal Order of Kamehameha.
