Address To The House Of Representatives Of The Hawaiian Kingdom On The Inefficiency Of High Duties On Spirits (1851) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436760478)

""Address to the House of Representatives of the Hawaiian Kingdom on the Inefficiency of High Duties on Spirits"" is a historical document written by Robert Crichton Wyllie in 1851. The book is a speech given by Wyllie, who was a prominent political figure in the Kingdom of Hawaii, to the House of Representatives. In the speech, Wyllie argues against the imposition of high duties on spirits, which he believed were ineffective and harmful to the economy of the kingdom. He also discusses the impact of the liquor trade on the Hawaiian people and the need for responsible regulation. This book provides a valuable insight into the political and economic climate of Hawaii in the mid-19th century and the debates surrounding the regulation of alcohol. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Hawaiian history and the development of its political institutions.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.

Author: Robert Crichton Wyllie
ISBN-10: 143676047X
ISBN-13: 9781436760478
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 40
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.11d