02433cam a22003253u 4500 28034 UtSlPG 20260610133635.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05013480 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DU F850.5 Anderson, Mary E. (Mary Evarts), 1838-1905 Scenes in the Hawaiian Islands and California Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-02-09 Produced by Bryan Ness, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Scenes in the Hawaiian Islands and California" by Mary E. Anderson is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book documents a journey to the Hawaiian Islands and California, detailing the landscapes, cultures, and experiences encountered by the author and her family. It likely aims to provide readers with insight into the beauty and uniqueness of these locations while intertwining personal anecdotes and observations. The opening of the narrative introduces the story from the perspective of a family aboard the steamer Ocean Queen as they embark on a voyage from New York to the Hawaiian Islands. The narrative begins with the children eagerly requesting their aunt to recount stories about their adventures, and as the journey unfolds, readers are treated to vivid descriptions of the ocean, interactions with other passengers, and a sense of anticipation for the places they will visit. Introducing classic travel elements, such as excitement at the passing of porpoises and the threat of pirates, the beginning sets a tone of curiosity and adventure, preparing the reader for the explorations of both natural wonders and cultural encounters that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified California -- Description and travel Hawaii -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28034 68943 68943