Overview
""A Brief History of the Hawaiian People"" is a historical book written by William De Witt Alexander in 1891. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Hawaii and its people, from the earliest Polynesian settlers to the time of its annexation by the United States. The book is divided into several parts, with the first section covering the geological formation of the Hawaiian Islands and the arrival of the first settlers. The subsequent chapters discuss the rise of the Hawaiian monarchy and the impact of European explorers and missionaries on Hawaiian culture and society. Alexander also delves into the political and economic changes that occurred in Hawaii during the 19th century, including the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the eventual annexation of Hawaii by the United States. Throughout the book, Alexander provides detailed accounts of important events, such as the arrival of Captain Cook and the signing of the Bayonet Constitution. He also includes information on Hawaiian customs, traditions, and religion. Overall, ""A Brief History of the Hawaiian People"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the rich history and culture of Hawaii.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: William De Witt Alexander
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Aug 18, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 384 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1436987776
- | ISBN-13: 9781436987776
