Foreword / Ngugi wa Thiong‘o ix
Acknowlegments  xi
"Ke Au Hawai’i" by Larry Kauanoe Kimura  xiii
Introduction  1
Part I. Joseph Ho‘ona‘auao Kanepu‘u
1. Joseph Ho‘ona`auao Kanepu‘u  21
2. Selected Literary Works of Joseph Kanepu‘u  53
3. Kanaka Geography and Aloha ‘Aina 82
Part II. Joseph Moku‘ohai Poepoe
4. Joseph Moku‘ohai Poepoe  105
5. Singing (to) the ‘Aina  150
6. Mo‘olelo Hawai‘i Kahiko  174
Conclusion  211
Appendix A: Kanepu‘u"s Selected Bibliography  215
Appendix B: Poepoe Selected Bibliography  217
Notes  221
Glossary  241
Bibliography  247
Index  263

Thiong′o, Ngugi Wa

“A must-read for anyone interested in Hawaiian intellectual history and indigenous studies, this book results from amazing research and work that do not, however, weigh on Silva’s clear and cogent writing.” — Cristina Bacchilega, The Journal of American History

"The Power of the Steel-tipped Pen is the most in-depth exploration of Native Hawaiian intellectual history to be published to date. . . . [It] is likely to join Aloha Betrayed as part of the modern canon of Hawaiian history, as well as provide a potential model for Indigenous intellectual histories in Oceania and elsewhere." — Kealani Cook, Journal of Pacific History

“Noenoe K. Silva’s work provides readers with a deeply meaningful way of studying the past in relation to the present and future. . . . Deeply motivating.” — Emalani Case, European Journal of American Culture

“The Power of the Steel-Tipped Pen offers a master class on how to use an archive. Required reading for anyone interested in the fields of Hawaiian history or Hawaiian studies.” — Hi‘ilei Julia Hobart, The Contemporary Pacific

"Presents a rewriting of history by prioritizing what thus far has too often been dismissed or mistranslated: primary archival material in the Hawaiian language, more specifically, Hawaiian-language newspapers. . . . The value of this book lies in its conceptual multidimensionality." — Masha Gugganig, Pacific Affairs

“A must-read for anyone interested in Hawaiian intellectual history and indigenous studies, this book results from amazing research and work that do not, however, weigh on Silva’s clear and cogent writing.” —Cristina Bacchilega, The Journal of American History

"The Power of the Steel-tipped Pen is the most in-depth exploration of Native Hawaiian intellectual history to be published to date. . . . [It] is likely to join Aloha Betrayed as part of the modern canon of Hawaiian history, as well as provide a potential model for Indigenous intellectual histories in Oceania and elsewhere." —Kealani Cook, Journal of Pacific History

“Noenoe K. Silva’s work provides readers with a deeply meaningful way of studying the past in relation to the present and future. . . . Deeply motivating.” —Emalani Case, European Journal of American Culture

“The Power of the Steel-Tipped Pen offers a master class on how to use an archive. Required reading for anyone interested in the fields of Hawaiian history or Hawaiian studies.” —Hi‘ilei Julia Hobart, The Contemporary Pacific

"Presents a rewriting of history by prioritizing what thus far has too often been dismissed or mistranslated: primary archival material in the Hawaiian language, more specifically, Hawaiian-language newspapers. . . . The value of this book lies in its conceptual multidimensionality." —Masha Gugganig, Pacific Affairs

"One of the ways in which suppressed languages are marginalized is by convincing users that it is not an adequate basis for intellectual production. Hence the importance of this work: The Power of the Steel-Tipped Pen . . . ensures that the young generation has something concrete to help them feel connected to a rich intellectual ancestry. But the work as a whole has a resonance that goes well beyond Hawai‘i to other areas in the world where people are still struggling to decolonize their minds. It is a welcome addition to the global movement for the decolonization of languages and minds." — Ngugi wa Thiong'o, from the foreword

"Noenoe K. Silva’s latest book solidifies her reputation as the leading scholar of Native Hawaiian intellectual history. This book deepens our understanding of the Indigenous knowledges and mentalities that were skillfully transcribed into written form during the nineteenth century. Silva’s work connects contemporary and ancient Native Hawaiians in a trajectory of resistance to cultural annihilation, and demonstrates through her research and her own efforts that Native Hawaiian intellectualism is rooted in the concept of Aloha Aina." — Taiaiake Alfred, author of, Wasáse: Indigenous Pathways of Action and Freedom

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