Publisher's Synopsis
History And General Views Of The Sandwich Islands������� Mission is a book written by Sheldon Dibble in 1839. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and culture of the Sandwich Islands, which are now known as the Hawaiian Islands. The author, who was a missionary in the islands, offers a detailed description of the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the native people, as well as their interactions with the European explorers and missionaries who arrived in the islands in the early 19th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the history and culture of the Sandwich Islands. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography, climate, and natural resources of the islands. The second chapter describes the social and political structure of the native people, including their chiefs, priests, and commoners. The third chapter covers the religion of the people, including their beliefs in gods and spirits, as well as their rituals and ceremonies.Subsequent chapters of the book provide a detailed account of the arrival of European explorers and missionaries in the islands, and their impact on the native people. The author describes the establishment of Christian missions in the islands, and the efforts of the missionaries to convert the native people to Christianity. He also discusses the conflicts and tensions that arose between the missionaries and the native people, as well as the political and social changes that occurred as a result of the arrival of Europeans.Overall, History And General Views Of The Sandwich Islands������� Mission is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Hawaiian Islands. The book provides a detailed and insightful account of the native people, their interactions with Europeans, and the impact of Christianity on their society.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.
