9781332165964 - honolulu: sketches of life, social, political, and religious, in the hawaiian islands, from 1828 to 1861 (classic reprint) di fish judd, laura (3 risultati)
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into life in the Hawaiian Islands during the crucial period of transition from traditional society to Western influence. The author, a woman who arrived in the islands in 1828 as part of a missionary group, vividly recounts her experiences and ob…servations, providing a first-hand account of the social, religious, and political changes sweeping through the kingdom. The book details the efforts of the missionaries to convert the native population to Christianity, their struggles to adapt to the island culture, and the complex relationships they formed with the Hawaiian chiefs and royalty. Through her detailed descriptions, the author paints a captivating portrait of daily life in the islands, capturing the unique customs, beliefs, and challenges faced by both the indigenous people and the newcomers. As the author describes the arrival of new missionaries, the impact of foreign trade and the development of a new political order, she reveals the deep-seated contradictions and tensions of this era. This intimate and engaging narrative offers a powerful insight into the early years of Western contact with the Hawaiian Islands, providing a valuable perspective on the complex process of cultural change. 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.
