| Author |
Nordhoff, Charles, 1830-1901 |
| Contributor |
Remy, Jules, 1826-1893 |
| Title |
Northern California, Oregon, and the Sandwich Islands
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Ronald Holder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
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| LoC Class |
F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States
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| Subject |
California -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Hawaii -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Oregon -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13222 |
| Release Date |
Aug 19, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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