The Burton Holmes Lectures, Vol. 5 of 10: With Illustrations From Photographs

Burton Holmes

ISBN 10: 1333898282 / ISBN 13: 9781333898281

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book captures the sights, sensations, and significant cultural moments the author experienced while exploring the Hawaiian islands at the cusp of the 20th century. Delving into the traditions, nature, and history of this captivating land, the author paints a vivid picture of the last independent monarchy in the Pacific. From graceful, vibrant hula dancers to ancient, smoldering volcanoes, the author describes the singular beauty of Hawaii and its people. The author's insights into the political landscape of the time illuminate the complex social and cultural dynamics of the islands as they navigated potential annexation by the United States. This book offers a unique snapshot of a pivotal period in Hawaiian history. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Burton Holmes Lectures, Vol. 5 of 10: With Illustrations From Photographs
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333898282
• ISBN 13: 9781333898281
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Voyages History

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Excerpt from The Burton Holmes Lectures, Vol. 5 of 10: With Illustrations From Photographs

Been there several times before. Of course the first land that we saw was Molokai, the island home of those upon whom the awful curse of leprosy has fallen. But we passed it afar off, as if the ship herself had heard the cry tun clean! Unclean! And soon the outline of the island faded from our view, while the volcanic shapes of Oahu rose higher and higher against the morning sky. Then Coco Head and Diamond Head are passed, and finally, almost.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.