
audiobook
by Hawaii. Department of Foreign Affairs
THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS - THEIR RESOURCES AGRICULTURAL, COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL.
THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
This compact guide offers a vivid snapshot of the Hawaiian archipelago at the turn of the twentieth century, focusing on the islands’ natural bounty and the opportunities they present to prospective investors. Readers are introduced to the islands’ unique climate—perpetual summer tempered by gentle trades, abundant rainfall on windward slopes, and a surprisingly mild temperature range that makes year‑round outdoor work feasible even for those accustomed to temperate latitudes.
The text then walks listeners through the practical particulars of land, agriculture and health. Detailed measurements of island size, descriptions of the most productive regions, and an overview of the prevailing winds, disease‑free environment, and reliable water sources together paint a clear picture of why coffee, fruits, and other crops could thrive. Whether you’re curious about historical tropical economics or simply fascinated by the geography that shaped early Hawaiian commerce, the pamphlet delivers concise, data‑rich insight without straying into later policy debates or later developments.
Full title
The Hawaiian Islands Their Resources, Agricultural, Commercial and Financial Their Resources, Agricultural, Commercial and Financial
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (142K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Steven Giacomelli, Andrew D. Hwang and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Case Western Reserve University Preservation Department Digital Library)
Release date
2009-07-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
An official publishing body of the Kingdom and later Republic of Hawaii, this department produced reports and books that now offer a vivid window into nineteenth-century Hawaiian government, diplomacy, and daily life. Its works mix state business with firsthand detail, making them surprisingly revealing historical reads.
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