Life in the Sandwich Islands
H. T. Rev. Cheever. Life in the Sandwich Islands: or, the Heart of the Pacific, As It Was and Is. New York: A. S. Barnes & Co., 1851. First edition.
Twelvemo. 355pp. Illustrated. Rebound in later black buckram, spine lettered in gilt, endleaves refreshed.
"A good picture of the islands at that time [Smith]. "This interesting work relates mainly to Cheever’s wide travels among the Hawaiian Islands and to his observations of them. Much interesting data is included on the history and native culture of the islands. Chapters are given on the first Hawaiian college and on Hawaiian literature. Cheever predicted eventual American rule of the islands." Hill 287; Hunnewell 30; Smith C45.
Cheever traveled extensively throughout the Pacific as a Congregational minister and was especially interested in Hawaii. He wrote much on the history and culture of the native Hawaiian. He was interested in the Hawaiian surfer and his book contains one of the earliest plates on surfing.
Toned, with light scattered foxing throughout, ink ownership stamp to front free endpaper. Very good. TKC-858. Item #858Price: $150.00