Personal Reminiscences Of William Cooper Parke Marshal Of The Hawaiian Islands, From 1850 To 1884 (1892)
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
01.10.2008
Herausgeber
William C. ParkeVerlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
112
Maße (L/B/H)
22.9/15.2/0.6 cm
Gewicht
175 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4370-4142-2
Personal Reminiscences Of William Cooper Parke is a historical memoir written by William Cooper Parke, who served as the Marshal of the Hawaiian Islands from 1850 to 1884. The book was published in 1892 and provides a firsthand account of Parke's experiences during his time in Hawaii. Parke's memoir covers a wide range of topics, including the political climate of Hawaii during the mid-19th century, the social customs of the Hawaiian people, and the challenges he faced as a law enforcement officer. He also provides insight into the daily life of a marshal, including the various cases he worked on and the interactions he had with both locals and foreigners.Throughout the book, Parke offers his personal opinions on a variety of issues, including the annexation of Hawaii by the United States and the role of missionaries in Hawaiian society. He also shares anecdotes and stories about some of the notable figures he encountered during his time in Hawaii, including King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma.Overall, Personal Reminiscences Of William Cooper Parke is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on life in Hawaii during the mid-19th century. It offers readers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of a law enforcement officer in a rapidly changing society, as well as the cultural and political context of Hawaii during this time period.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.
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