Kiana: a Tradition of Hawaii

Kiana: a Tradition of Hawaii is a historical novel by James Jackson Jarves, written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the cultural intermingling on the Hawaiian Islands after the arrival of a shipwrecked crew, particularly focusing on Kiana, a descendant of a revered chief. The novel explores the influence of a Spanish priest and his companions on native Hawaiian traditions, tracing the layers of cultural heritage from the first settlers to Spanish explorers of the 16th century.