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Six Months Among The Palm Groves, Coral Reefs, And Volcanoes Of The Sandwich Islands (1882)

Six Months Among The Palm Groves, Coral Reefs, And Volcanoes Of The Sandwich Islands (1882)

Bird, Isabella L.

Hardcover

Travel GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1437257933
ISBN13: 9781437257939
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.57
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Six Months Among The Palm Groves, Coral Reefs, And Volcanoes Of The Sandwich Islands is a travelogue written by Isabella L. Bird, first published in 1882. The book details Bird's six-month journey to the Hawaiian Islands, also known as the Sandwich Islands, in the late 19th century. Bird provides a vivid and detailed account of her experiences in Hawaii, including her encounters with the local people, customs, and traditions. She explores the natural beauty of the islands, describing the lush palm groves, coral reefs, and active volcanoes that she encounters during her travels. Throughout the book, Bird reflects on the impact of Western influence on the Hawaiian culture and society. She also provides insights into the political and economic situation of the islands, as they were undergoing significant changes during her visit. Overall, Six Months Among The Palm Groves, Coral Reefs, And Volcanoes Of The Sandwich Islands is a fascinating and informative account of a time and place that has since undergone significant transformation. Bird's writing style is engaging and insightful, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in Hawaiian history, culture, and natural beauty.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.

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