The Hawaiian Archipelago - Six Months Among the Palm Groves, Coral Reefs, and Volcanoes of the Sandwich Islands - Paperback

by Isabella L. Bird (Author)

This early work is Isabella Lucy Bird 1875 travelogue, "The Hawaiian Archipelago". Having travelled to the area for health reasons, Bird found herself spending almost seven months traversing the islands, exploring mountains, visiting active volcanoes, and living amongst the natives. An interesting and insightful account, this volume is highly recommended for fans of historical travel writings, and would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Isabella Lucy Bird (1831-1904) was an English explorer, author, and naturalist. Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.