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March 4, 1972

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I-THE SUGAR-COATED FORTRESS

Francine du Plessix Gray

PROFILE of Hawaii. Traces the history of the 8 major islands--Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Hawaii, Lanai, Niihau, & Kahoolawe--from Capt. James Cook's …