This work is an account of the history and geography of Hawaii, starting from the first arrival of European explorers in the late 18th century up until the end of the reign of Kamehameha III in 1854. The book contains descriptions of various aspects of Hawaiian culture and tradition, including the language, religion, and lifestyle of the inhabitants, as well as their political structure and economy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.