Interior Department, Appendix 1, to Surveyor General's Report: A Brief History of Land Titles in the Hawaiian Kingdom (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Hawaiian Islands Surveyor General

9780331645262: Interior Department, Appendix 1, to Surveyor General's Report: A Brief History of Land Titles in the Hawaiian Kingdom (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331645262 ISBN 13: 9780331645262

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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How land titles shaped Hawaii’s history, from ancient divisions to modern deeds.

This concise history explains how land in the Hawaiian Kingdom was divided, managed, and transferred. It covers the old systems that split land into districts and ahupuaʻa, the roles of chiefs and tenants, and the change from feudal-style control to government oversight and private titles.

The book traces key developments, including the Mahele division led by Kamehameha III, the creation of Crown and Government Lands, and the processes that granted fee simple titles and royal patents. It also explains the rights of common people, such as water access and building lots, and how awards and commutations shaped land ownership.

How ancient land divisions like Moku, Ahupuaʻa, and Hi operated and why they mattered.
What the Mahele did for chiefs, tenants, and the government, and how titles were created.
How Crown Lands and Government Lands were managed, and what “royal patents” and “grants” signified.
Which rights stayed with tenants, including access to water, building sites, and certain uses.

Ideal for readers of Hawaiian history, land law, and anyone curious about how land titles evolved in the kingdom.

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