"Kiana: a Tradition of Hawaii" by James Jackson Jarves is a historical fiction novel that takes place in the 1800s, where a ship sailing through the Pacific Ocean crashes into the shores of Hawaii. The novel is set on a ship led by Juan Alvirez, his sister Beatriz, and a priest named Olmedo. The crew faces a series of tragic events and shipwrecks, only for them to eventually discover a new life on the island's shores and meet the people of Hawaii, including a chief named Kiana; as the priest, Olmedo, introduces these new cultures, the island transitions and a tale of resilience takes shape.
Kiana: a Tradition of Hawaii
By James Jackson Jarves
Stranded on the shores of a mysterious island, shipwrecked travellers begin a new chapter in their lives as they meet the locals and blend cultures.
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About the AuthorJames Jackson Jarves (1818–1888) was an American newspaper editor and art critic who is remembered above all as the first American art collector to buy Italian primitives and Old Masters.
James Jackson Jarves (1818–1888) was an American newspaper editor and art critic who is remembered above all as the first American art collector to buy Italian primitives and Old Masters.
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