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Title: The Hawaiian Archipelago
Note: Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Les Bowler
Summary: "The Hawaiian Archipelago" by Isabella L. Bird is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's six-month journey through the Hawaiian Islands, sharing her vivid observations and experiences of the landscape, local culture, and the everyday lives of the Hawaiian people. Bird aims to provide a fresh perspective on the islands, contrasting with existing literature that focuses primarily on historical customs and missionary influences. At the start of the narrative, Bird introduces her motivations for traveling to Hawaii, initially for health reasons, and describes her adventures aboard the dilapidated steamer Nevada as she journeys from New Zealand to the islands. The opening chapters detail her encounters with the ship crew, the harsh sailing conditions, and the various personalities aboard, including a critically ill passenger whose condition leads Bird to extend her stay in Hawaii. Upon reaching Honolulu, Bird captures the contrasts in the island's beauty, its vibrant communities, and her fascination with the tropical environment—setting the stage for her further exploration of Hawaiian life and landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy), 1831-1904
EBook No.: 6750
Published: Oct 1, 2004
Downloads: 166
Language: English
Subject: Hawaii -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Hawaiian Archipelago
Note: Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Les Bowler
Summary: "The Hawaiian Archipelago" by Isabella L. Bird is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's six-month journey through the Hawaiian Islands, sharing her vivid observations and experiences of the landscape, local culture, and the everyday lives of the Hawaiian people. Bird aims to provide a fresh perspective on the islands, contrasting with existing literature that focuses primarily on historical customs and missionary influences. At the start of the narrative, Bird introduces her motivations for traveling to Hawaii, initially for health reasons, and describes her adventures aboard the dilapidated steamer Nevada as she journeys from New Zealand to the islands. The opening chapters detail her encounters with the ship crew, the harsh sailing conditions, and the various personalities aboard, including a critically ill passenger whose condition leads Bird to extend her stay in Hawaii. Upon reaching Honolulu, Bird captures the contrasts in the island's beauty, its vibrant communities, and her fascination with the tropical environment—setting the stage for her further exploration of Hawaiian life and landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy), 1831-1904
EBook No.: 6750
Published: Oct 1, 2004
Downloads: 166
Language: English
Subject: Hawaii -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.