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Kamehameha

The great Hawaiian king, discussed in the Sandwich Islands section.

minor

Also known as Kamehameha I, Kamehameha the Great

First appearance: roughing it

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Described as a Napoleon-like conqueror who invaded Oahu and impaled the heads of the defeated king and chiefs on the temple walls.
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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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