Imperial Maine and Hawai'i: Interpretive Essays in the History of Nineteenth-century American ExpansionBurlin's book provides an analysis of some of the broad themes and currents of 19th century American expansion in the Pacific through a discussion of a number of Maine inhabitants, either going to Hawai'i or other areas of the archipelago. Individuals covered include Sanford Dole, Luther Secerance, John L. Stevens, and James G. Blaine. |
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