Tugs and barges first began to appear on the East Coast during the late-nineteenth century. This was the time when steam ships and the … [Continue Reading...]
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Doubtful Island of the Pacific
, by Peter T Young
“In the early dawn of the second day out, the steamer rounds Kalae Point, the extreme southern cape of Hawaiʻi - a locality noted for the … [Continue Reading...]

John Meirs Horner
, by Peter T Young
“’You have no wheat here, your share was destroyed by elk, antelope, and other wild animals….’ So we got nothing for our labor. Thus ended … [Continue Reading...]
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These posts are part of a personal learning experience; I have been searching to learn more about the place I and my family were born, raised, and live (and love) – then, share what I have learned.
Because of my Planning work across the Islands, as well as previously serving as Director of the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Officer and Deputy Managing Director for Hawaiʻi County, I have had the opportunity to see some places and deal with some issues that many others have not had, nor will have, the same opportunity.
So, I am sharing some insights, events and places with others. These informal historic summaries are presented for personal, non-commercial and/or educational purposes. I hope you enjoy them. Thanks, Peter.