Publisher's Synopsis
History And General Views Of The Sandwich Islands������� Mission is a book written by Sheldon Dibble and published in 1839. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and culture of the Hawaiian Islands, also known as the Sandwich Islands, from the arrival of the first Christian missionaries in 1820 to the time of publication.Dibble, who was a missionary himself, draws on his firsthand experience and extensive research to provide a detailed description of the Hawaiian people, their customs, and their way of life. He also documents the impact of Christianity on the islands, including the conversion of many Hawaiians to the faith and the establishment of churches and schools.In addition to discussing the religious and cultural aspects of Hawaiian life, Dibble also provides a detailed account of the political history of the islands, including the reigns of the various monarchs and the events leading up to the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893.Overall, History And General Views Of The Sandwich Islands������� Mission is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Hawaii, as well as the impact of Christian missionaries on the islands.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.
