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George Helm is a biography written by David Graham Phillips that tells the story of George Helm, a Hawaiian activist who fought for the rights of Native Hawaiians during the 1960s and 1970s. Helm was a charismatic leader who inspired many people to join the movement for Hawaiian sovereignty.The book begins with Helm's childhood, growing up in a small fishing village in Hawaii. It then follows his journey to becoming a leader in the Hawaiian sovereignty movement, including his involvement in the occupation of the island of Kaho��olawe, which was used for military bombing practice by the United States government.Phillips provides a detailed account of Helm's life, including his relationships with other activists, his political beliefs, and his personal struggles. The book also explores the larger political and social context of Hawaii during this time, including the impact of colonialism and the fight for civil rights.Overall, George Helm is a compelling and informative biography that sheds light on an important figure in Hawaiian history and the struggles of Native Hawaiians for self-determination.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.