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Grove Farm Plantation: The Biography of a Hawaiian Sugar Plantation,Used
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Significant changes in Hawaii's sugar industry and in the development of Grove Farm Plantation on Kauai are covered in this new, expanded, and updated edition of this colorful history of Grove Farm and biography of its founder, George N. Wilcox, and of his descendants, who played an important role in Hawaii's history. Wilcox, son of missionary teacher Abner Wilcox, began his amazing career as a youthful pioneer sugar planter on the remote island of Kauai in 1864. With other giants of Hawaii's past Sanford B. Dole, Henry Baldwin. Samuel Alexander, Lorrin B. Thurston, King David Kalakaua, Queen Liliuokalani he helped build the wealth and the unique social structure that has sustained the islands for more than one hundred years. As an enterprising innovator in sugar culture, a plantation owner who was far ahead of his time in labor relations with his workers, a power in Hawaiian politics who became the last prime minister of the monarchy, and, finally, one of the wealthy men of his day, Wilcox emerges as a warm and captivating character whom readers long have deserved to know. The story is told with depth and humor by Bob Krauss, wellknown newspaper columnist and author of Here's Hawaii and Bob Krauss' Travel Guide to the Hawaiian Islands, and by William P. Alexander, former manager of Grove Farm Plantation. They provide a completely fresh and exceptionally readable aspect of Hawaiian history.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Grove Farm Plantation: The Biography of a Hawaiian Sugar Plantation'? A: The book primarily covers the history of Grove Farm Plantation in Hawaii, detailing significant changes in the sugar industry and the biography of its founder, George N. Wilcox.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Bob Krauss, a well-known newspaper columnist, along with William P. Alexander, a former manager of Grove Farm Plantation.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Grove Farm Plantation'? A: The book contains a total of 431 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1983.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in Hawaiian history? A: Yes, the book offers a colorful history of Grove Farm Plantation and its significant role in Hawaii's history, making it suitable for anyone interested in Hawaiian history.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify whether the book includes illustrations or photographs.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the second edition of 'Grove Farm Plantation: The Biography of a Hawaiian Sugar Plantation'.
- Q: Can I find insights about labor relations in the plantation's history in this book? A: Yes, the book discusses George N. Wilcox's progressive approach to labor relations with his workers, providing insights into that aspect of plantation history.