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Excerpt from Engineering Notes on Hawaii
Owing to their position, the islands have a commercial and strategic position by no means insignificant, lying as they do in the path of almost every line of steamers crossing the Pacific. Statistics for the year ending June 30th, 1901, show that 662 steamers, war vessels and sailing vessels made the ports of Honolulu and Hilo, over of the number entering the former. The advantage to the United States of ownership of these islands. In connection with the develop ment and control of our new possessions in the far East, is very great, permitting of the maintenance here of a base of supplies and a naval repair yard.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history and present-day importance of the Hawaiian Islands. It examines the islands' strategic location in the Pacific and their role in the development of the United States as a global power. The book deftly blends historical accounts with insights into the islands' engineering feats, including the construction of railroads, bridges, and harbors, which were crucial in shaping the region's infrastructure. The author explores the islands' diverse population and touches upon the challenges of labor shortages and the impact of immigration on the local economy. Furthermore, the book highlights the transition from a monarchy to a US territory, shedding light on the political landscape and its implications for the islands' future. 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. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781333416645_0
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