An Early Reprint in Original Wrappers HAWAII. Memoir of Keopuolani. Late Queen of the Sandwich Islands Boston: Crocker & Brewster, 1825. Full Description:
Memoir of Keopuolani. Late Queen of the Sandwich Islands.
Boston: Crocker & Brewster, 1825.
[[RICHARDS, William, author]. Memoir of Keopuolani. Late Queen of the Sandwich Islands. Boston: Crocker & Brewster, [n.d. reprint of 1825 edition].
Early reprint of the 1825 first edition. Small sixteenmo pamphlet (7 x 4 1/4 inches; 177 x 108 mm). vii, [8]-55 pp. With two full page engraved plates in the text.
Original full printed drab gray wrappers. Staple bound. Some light toning along spine and edges of wrapper. Staples causing minor rust stains. Still about fine.
An early reprint of "the first biographical account of the first Christian convert in the Hawaiian Islands and of the highest-ranking of the Hawaiian ali'i of her time" (Forbes).
"Memoir of Keopuolani, Late Queen of the Sandwich Islands is a book written by William Richards in 1825. It is a historical account of the life of Keopuolani, one of the most important figures in the history of Hawaii. Keopuolani was the wife of Kamehameha I, the first king of Hawaii, and the mother of Kamehameha II and Kamehameha III. The book provides a detailed account of Keopuolani's life, from her childhood to her death. It describes her upbringing, her marriage to Kamehameha I, and her role in the unification of the Hawaiian Islands. The book also discusses her conversion to Christianity and her efforts to spread the faith throughout Hawaii. Memoir of Keopuolani, Late Queen of the Sandwich Islands is an important historical document that provides insight into the life and culture of Hawaii during the early 19th century." (Booksamilion).
Forbes 623 (for first edition).
HBS 69601.
$1,250.
Price: $1,250.00
Item #69601