Life in the Sandwich Islands (Classic Reprint): Or the Heart of the Pacific, as It Was and Is - Couverture souple

Henry T. Cheever

9781330095461: Life in the Sandwich Islands (Classic Reprint): Or the Heart of the Pacific, as It Was and Is

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ISBN 10 : 1330095464 ISBN 13 : 9781330095461

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Discover the Heart of the Pacific, then and now. This engaging volume traces the Hawaiian Islands from their early days to the rise of American influence, blending history, religion, and natural wonder into a vivid portrait of life in the Sandwich Islands.

Informed by travel and observation, the book blends storytelling with solid notes on culture, landscape, and the work of missionaries who helped transform the region. Readers encounter dramatic scenes, from the remnants of old customs to the arrival of new ideas, all set against reef-dotted seas, lush lagoons, and bustling port towns. Rich engravings accompany the narrative to bring the islands and their people to life.

What you’ll experience:
- A clear, workmanlike record of the islands’ people, geography, and evolving governance
- Reflections on mission work, education, and the spread of ideas across oceanic communities
- Descriptions of coral reefs, lagoons, and coastal scenery that capture the Pacific ambiance
- Context on early American involvement and the potential future of the islands

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical travel writing, religious history, and Pacific-era ethnography, this edition offers a window into a pivotal region at a moment of great change.

This edition presents the author’s perspective through careful storytelling and documentary notes, encouraging curiosity about how cultures meet, adapt, and endure. It is well suited for the curious reader seeking a compact, insightful look at life in the Pacific and the forces shaping it.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330095464
ISBN 13: 9781330095461
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Nombre de pages: 367
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Life in the Sandwich Islands: Or the Heart of the Pacific, as It Was and Is

Henry T. Cheever

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ISBN 10 : 1330095464 ISBN 13 : 9781330095461

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the history of the Christianizing influence on the social and political development of Hawaii between 1820-1850. The author himself a devoted missionary, recounts the efforts of early missionaries to engage with the Hawaiian people, unraveling the complex relationship between European colonization and the spread of Christianity. Through the lens of his own experiences and stories of pioneering Hawaiian converts, the author shows how Christianity acted as a catalyst for profound societal transformation in the island. From the abolition of human sacrifice to the establishment of a written Hawaiian language and the rise of democratic ideals, the author traces the remarkable journey of a society emerging from the depths of paganism toward a Christian civilization. This book offers a unique perspective on the profound impact of religious and cultural exchange in the shaping of modern-day Hawaii. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330095461_0

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