Pearl of the Pacific travel notes in Honolulu arrival narrative
An American traveler recalls Honolulu as a lively arrival point with vivid descriptions of Diamond Head, the harbor, and early impressions of the city. He notes native boat canoes, mixed architecture, and the blending of indigenous life with growing colonial influences, mentioning Chinese and Asiatic residents alongside Europeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Kilauea
Mark Twain
Mauna Loa
Salt Lake City
Harvard
Antony
Ty Ua
Lees
Brazos
Colorado
Mauna Kea
Huslului
Tsland
Honoluln
Paris
North Pacific
Honolulu
Hawaii Notes From a Traveler's Eye on Honolulu
The writer details Honolulu's bustle and contrasts it with a calm tropical air, observes Kanaka life from street scenes to religious shifts, and explains volcanic Hawaii, Kanaka speech, and the island chain's history from Kamehameha to modern governance, census shifts, and social life in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamall
Tropics
Kanaka
Mountain Highlands
Crace
Halt Lake City
Old England
Utah
Little Kingdom
Honolulu
Seton
Bawauay Islands
Tate
Hawaii
Taro
Kalo
Kilauea
Tiranea
Kilavea
Pele
Tele
Kolo
Bool
Max Muller
Gtah
United States
Kausi
Salt Lake City
Islands
Hawai
Tewia
Cala
Hilo
Oahu
Kunsi
Mani
Molokai
Buwai
Ahso
Henes
Oshu
Feos
Rodman
A Land of Queer Things in Hawaii and Its People
An observer describes Hawaii as a land of vibrant vegetation and fruit variety, noting abundant hospitality yet commenting on blight risking crops like oranges and sugarcane. The piece discusses climate, geography, native customs, education, religion, and political questions including potential annexation and governance, with remarks on Hawaiians, Europeans, and early colonial influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Horace Greeley
Middle Western
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Heth
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Natag Smn
East Lake City
Luern & Davyo Hares
Eilatea
Kealakeakua Bay
Cook
Broughton
Edwards
Samuel Hopkins
Mr. Broughton
Kilanss
Crater
Pelt
Kanikulani
Qhees
Emma
Island
Kamehameha
Warior
bin Blood
Pyptaed
William Lunalilo
David Kalakaun
Lilinokatan
Lot
Bil
Kalakaua
West Indies
Span
Kealaxeaeuva Bay
Deatel
England
Isturnolis
Bill
Watkird
Brigham Young
Kamehameha II
Richard Chariton
George Paulet
Theo Porta
The
Unies Sinisa
Hi. L. Larsh & CO
Kans
Santa Fe
Qey
Westnet
Hail Revarte
New Mexico
Celebra
Anise
Mom
Kansas Ave
Topeka Transfer CO
Homa F. P
Klauer
National Stables
Gilchrist Bros
Jackson St
Topeka
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