Fire Fountains V1: The Kingdom Of Hawaii; Its Volcanoes And The History Of Its Missions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163615232)

Fire Fountains V1: The Kingdom of Hawaii; Its Volcanoes and the History of its Missions is a book written by G. F. Gordon-Cumming. The book is a comprehensive account of the Kingdom of Hawaii, its volcanoes, and the history of its missions. The author delves into the unique geography and geology of the islands, which are home to some of the most active volcanoes in the world. He also covers the history of the islands, from the arrival of the first Polynesian settlers to the arrival of the Europeans and the establishment of the Kingdom of Hawaii. The book also focuses on the role of the Christian missionaries in the development of the islands. The author provides a detailed account of the arrival of the first missionaries, their struggles to learn the Hawaiian language, and their efforts to convert the native population to Christianity. Overall, Fire Fountains V1: The Kingdom of Hawaii; Its Volcanoes and the History of its Missions is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history, geography, and culture of Hawaii. The book is richly illustrated with maps and photographs, and the author's writing style is engaging and accessible.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: G. F. Gordon-Cumming
ISBN-10: 1163615234
ISBN-13: 9781163615232
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 314
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.56lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.66d