Bechtinger, J.:

$1,250 · Offered by William Reese Company

EIN JAHR AUF DEN SANDWICH-INSELN. (HAWAIISCHE INSELN.) LAND, LEUTE, SITTEN UND GEBRÄUCHE, IMPORT, EXPORT, MIT BERÜCKSICHTIGUNG DER KLIMATISCHEN VERHÄLTNISSE, VORKOMMENDEN KRANKHEITEN ... Departing San Francisco in 1866, Bechtinger travelled to Hawaii and remained there for one year. He was particularly concerned with scientific research, relating much information on agriculture, natural history, climate, and indigenous peoples. Among the plates are views of Honolulu (including a view of the beach upon which Cook was murdered), various native icons, and native peoples.

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