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A History of the Sandwich Islands by Sheldon Dibble (Paperback / softback, 2013)

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XV. DESIGNS ON SOVEBEIGNTY OF THE ISLANDS FRUSTRATED. Impending Dangers Noted--Intemperance Rife in Royal Circles--The King Induced to Reform--He Stands Firm Amid Trials--Richards and Haalilio Embark on Their Mission--French War Ship Embuscade Arrives with New Demands for Alleged Wlrongs--The Commander Shown That all Matters Have Been Referred to France--The Carysfort Sent to the Islands on Complaint of British Consul Charlton--Government Under the British Commission--Moral Laws Abrogated--Dt. Judd Protests and Resigns--The Queen's Regiment--Dark Days--'Arrival of the Hazard and Constellation Revives Hope--Commodore Kearney Protests Against the Cession--Rear Admiral Thomas Arrives--He Meets in Conference with the King--Restoration of the Flag, July 31--Festivities Follow--Recognition of Independence by England and France. Since the history was brought to a close many events of thrilling interest have transpired. It is perhaps premature, as yet, to portray them in all their aspects, or to be very minute and circumstantial in narrating them. But the main facts and the more obvious reflections suggested by them may properly be given in this place. From the very discovery of the islands until w, the independence of the native government has been in jeopordy, but, through a superintending Providence, it has been, from time to time, most signally preserved. Many a dark cloud has passed over the islands but ne so black and portentious as that from which the nation has just emerged. More than a year ago it was seen by the king and by others who were intimately acquainted with the affairs of This chapter appeared as an Appendix in a portion of the edition only. Dated September 4th it was printed in Holulu and added to the unbound...

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Publisher
Theclassics.US
ISBN-10
1230437363
ISBN-13
9781230437361
eBay Product ID (ePID)
191312037

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Author
Sheldon Dibble
Format
Paperback / Softback, Trade Paperback (US) ,Unsewn / Adhesive Bound
Language
English
Topic
Regional History

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Black & White Illustrations
Date of Publication
12/09/2013
Country of Publication
United States

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