With Lord Byron At The Sandwich Islands In 1825: Being Extracts From The MS Diary Of James Macrae, Scottish Botanist (1922)

By James MacRae

Book Overview

With Lord Byron At The Sandwich Islands In 1825: Being Extracts From The MS Diary Of James Macrae, Scottish Botanist (1922) is a book that contains the personal diary of James Macrae, a Scottish botanist who traveled to the Sandwich Islands (now known as Hawaii) in 1825. The diary is a firsthand account of Macrae's experiences during his journey, including his interactions with the local people and his observations of the natural environment. The book also includes annotations and commentary by the editor, providing historical context and additional information about the events and people mentioned in the diary. Of particular note is Macrae's time spent with Lord Byron, the famous poet and adventurer, who also visited the Sandwich Islands during this time period. This book provides a unique glimpse into the life and times of early 19th century Hawaii, as seen through the eyes of a curious and observant traveler.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: 1165140195
• ISBN13: 9781165140190
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"