Description

The ""History Of The Sandwich Islands Mission"" is a book written by Rufus Anderson that chronicles the establishment and growth of the American Protestant mission in the Hawaiian Islands, also known as the Sandwich Islands, during the early 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the mission's origins, including the arrival of the first missionaries in 1820, their interactions with the native Hawaiian population, and the challenges they faced in establishing a Christian presence on the islands. Anderson's narrative also covers the development of the mission's educational and medical programs, as well as its efforts to translate the Bible into the Hawaiian language. The book also delves into the political and social changes that took place in Hawaii during this time, including the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the annexation of the islands by the United States.Overall, ""History Of The Sandwich Islands Mission"" provides a comprehensive overview of the American Protestant mission in Hawaii and its impact on the islands' history and culture.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.