The Sandwich Islands: Progress Of Events Since Their Discovery By Captain Cook (1843) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104540173)

The Sandwich Islands: Progress Of Events Since Their Discovery By Captain Cook is a historical book written by Alexander Simpson in 1843. The book provides a comprehensive account of the events that occurred in the Sandwich Islands (now known as Hawaii) since their discovery by Captain Cook in 1778. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular aspect of Hawaiian history. The first chapter provides an overview of the discovery of the islands by Captain Cook and the subsequent visits of other explorers. The following chapters delve into the political and social structures of the Hawaiian people, their customs and traditions, and their interactions with foreign powers.Simpson also covers the impact of Christianity on Hawaiian society, including the arrival of missionaries and the eventual conversion of the majority of the population. He also discusses the economic developments that occurred in the islands, including the growth of the sugar industry and the influx of foreign labor.Throughout the book, Simpson provides detailed descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the Sandwich Islands. He also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places and events he describes.Overall, The Sandwich Islands: Progress Of Events Since Their Discovery By Captain Cook is an informative and engaging account of Hawaiian history, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the islands' past and their place in the world.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.

Author: Alexander Simpson
ISBN-10: 1104540177
ISBN-13: 9781104540173
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/10/2009
Pages: 134
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d