Hawaii Author:James Michener The volcanic processes by which the Hawaiian islands grew from the ocean floor were slow, and they remained undiscovered and untouched by man until the Polynesians made the incredible journey to their new home 1000 years ago. — This is they story of those people, and their way of life, as well as the story of the Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, an... more »d modern Hawaii. It is unforgettable.« less