The Sandwich Islands: Progress Of Events Since Their Discovery By Captain Cook (1843)

By Alexander Simpson

Book Overview

The Sandwich Islands: Progress Of Events Since Their Discovery By Captain Cook (1843) is a historical book written by Alexander Simpson. The book provides a comprehensive account of the events that took place in the Sandwich Islands, now known as Hawaii, since its discovery by Captain Cook. The author takes the readers on a journey through the history of the islands, starting from the arrival of Captain Cook in 1778 and the subsequent interactions with the natives.The book covers various topics, including the establishment of the first mission in Hawaii, the introduction of Christianity, the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, and the annexation of the islands by the United States. The author also provides detailed descriptions of the customs, traditions, and way of life of the Hawaiian people, as well as their interactions with the Europeans.The Sandwich Islands: Progress Of Events Since Their Discovery By Captain Cook (1843) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Hawaii and its people. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed account of the events that shaped the islands' history. It is also a fascinating read for those interested in the exploration of the Pacific and the interactions between different cultures.Progress Of Events Since Their Discovery By Captain Cook, Their Occupation By Lord George Paulet, Their Value And Importance.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: 116576458X
• ISBN13: 9781165764587
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"