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Name: Unfamiliar Fishes
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Author: Sarah Vowell

Sarah Vowell treats 1898 as a defining moment in American history, marking the annexation of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Guam and the beginning of overseas military engagements. She focuses on Hawaii’s Americanization—from the arrival of New England missionaries in 1820 to the 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy—showing how the islands became emblematic of U.S. imperialism. Through detailed historical analysis, Vowell offers insightful commentary on the cultural, political, and economic forces that shaped Hawaii’s transition into an American state.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Sarah Vowell

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