9781333416645 - Engineering Notes on Hawaii (Classic Reprint) di Tuttle, Arthur Smith (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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.