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100 1 _aNordhoff, Charles,
_d1830-1901
245 1 0 _aNorthern California, Oregon, and the Sandwich Islands
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-19
508 _aProduced by Ronald Holder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Northern California, Oregon, and the Sandwich Islands" by Charles Nordhoff is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the author's explorations and observations of Northern California, Oregon, and the Hawaiian Islands, capturing the unique characteristics of each region. Nordhoff aims to provide potential travelers with practical information regarding the climate, scenery, and natural resources, along with personal reflections on the places he visits. The opening of the book presents the author’s journey as he approaches the Hawaiian Islands, specifically highlighting Honolulu and the island of Oahu. Nordhoff describes the islands' geography, including their volcanic origins, and offers travelers insights into the voyage from San Francisco to Honolulu. He vividly shares his first impressions of Honolulu, detailing its tropical beauty and the welcoming nature of its inhabitants. Moreover, the author addresses the impacts of missionary work on Hawaiian society, indicating how this influenced education and character among the native population. This opening section establishes a promising foundation for readers interested in travel literature, historical context, and cultural observations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCalifornia -- Description and travel
653 _aHawaii -- Description and travel
653 _aOregon -- Description and travel
700 1 _aRemy, Jules,
_d1826-1893
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13222
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