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Kirstin Downey
Coverage of Kirstin Downey in the Nexus archive.
- Kirstin Downey: ‘The Number Of Slain Was Beyond Conception’
Kirstin Downey references a British sailor's account of a deadly battle for dominance in the Hawaiian Islands. The sailor's testimony remains stored in a London archive.
- Kirstin Downey: Warfare Came Quickly To The Hawaiian Islands
A Scottish botanist's writings document battlefield tactics used by Kamehameha and others in the Hawaiian Islands following Captain Cook's arrival. The article highlights the rapid adoption of warfare techniques after European contact.
- Kirstin Downey: Oʻahu Lands Poised To Become Protected Areas
A Honolulu commission is proposing to preserve acreage on the North Shore and in East Oʻahu. The initiative aims to set aside these lands for protection.