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 detailed account of the history of the Sandwich Islands, which are now known as Hawaii, from the time of their discovery by Captain Cook in 1778 until the mid-19th century.The author covers various aspects of the islands' history, including their political, social, and economic development. He also discusses the impact of European and American explorers, traders, and missionaries on the islands' culture and society.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in the islands' history. The author uses a narrative style to describe the events and provides insights into the lives of the people who lived on the islands during this time.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 the impact of European and American colonization on the islands. The book is written in a clear and concise style and provides a comprehensive overview of the islands' history.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: 1104505169
• ISBN13: 9781104505165
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"