Imperial Maine and Hawaï : interpretative essays in the history of Nineteenth-century American expansion
Burlin'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.
Biographies
1 vol. (xi-297 p.) : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
9780739114667, 0739114662
495287800
Introduction
An imperialism of the spirit
Peter Allen Brinsmade and the tragic pursuit of a pious capitalism
Elias Bond and Daniel Dole : laboring for Christ in Hawai'i
Luther Severance : Whig ideologue as diplomat
Elisha Hunt Allen and the search for a "competency"
James G. Blaine, John L. Stevens, and visions of imperial grandeur
Sanford Ballard Dole and the "new state of things"
Harold Marsh Sewall and imperial consummation
Conclusion : heirs to empire