Scenes And Scenery In The Sandwich Islands And A Trip Through Central America: Being Observations From My Notebook During The Years 1837-1842

by Hammatt Billings

Book Overview

""Scenes and Scenery in the Sandwich Islands and a Trip Through Central America"" is a travelogue written by Hammatt Billings. The book is a collection of observations and experiences from Billings' travels between 1837 and 1842. The first part of the book focuses on the Sandwich Islands, which are now known as Hawaii. Billings describes the natural beauty of the islands, including the volcanoes, waterfalls, and beaches. He also provides insights into the local culture, customs, and traditions of the Hawaiian people.The second part of the book is about Billings' trip through Central America. He describes the various countries he visited, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. He provides detailed accounts of the landscapes, flora, and fauna he encountered along the way. He also offers his observations on the people, their customs, and their way of life.Throughout the book, Billings provides vivid descriptions of the places he visited, using his keen eye for detail to bring the scenes to life. He also includes sketches and illustrations that help to illustrate his points and provide a visual representation of the places he visited. ""Scenes and Scenery in the Sandwich Islands and a Trip Through Central America"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or cultural anthropology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163788406
• ISBN13: 9781163788400
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"