Hawaiian Yesterdays: Chapters From A Boy's Life In The Islands In The Early Days

By Henry Munson Lyman

Book Overview

Hawaiian Yesterdays: Chapters From A Boy�������s Life In The Islands In The Early Days is a memoir written by Henry M. Lyman. The book is a nostalgic journey through the author's childhood in Hawaii during the early days of the islands' colonization. The book is divided into chapters, each of which describes a particular event or aspect of the author's life in Hawaii. The book begins with Lyman's arrival in Hawaii as a young boy and his first impressions of the islands. He describes the natural beauty of the islands, the customs and traditions of the native Hawaiians, and the early days of the sugar industry. Throughout the book, Lyman shares his experiences growing up in Hawaii, including his education, his relationships with his family and friends, and his adventures exploring the islands. He also provides insight into the social and cultural changes that were taking place in Hawaii during this time, including the effects of westernization and the arrival of immigrants from China, Japan, and other countries. Hawaiian Yesterdays is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era in Hawaii's history, written by someone who lived through it. The book provides a unique perspective on the early days of the islands' colonization and the changes that were taking place as Hawaii became a part of the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Hawaiian history or culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163617628
• ISBN13: 9781163617625
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"