Preserving Hawaiian Culture

The books reflect the mission of Kamehameha Schools: to instill pride among native Hawaiian children in their culture, language, history and traditions. Back in the 1800s, this pride was slipping away due to the growing influence and domination of foreigners. Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last royal descendant of Kamehameha the Great, recognized this and bequeathed her estate for the creation of a school to educate people of Hawaiian ancestry. It was founded in 1887.