Download or read book Pacific Pioneers written by John E. Van Sant and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2000-04-19 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume profiles the first Japanese who resided in the United States or the Kingdom of Hawaii for a substantial period of time and the Westerners who influenced their experiences in the New World. It explores the motivations and accomplishments of these individuals.