""History of the Hawaiian Islands"" by James Jackson Jarves is a comprehensive account of the history of the Hawaiian Islands from their discovery by Captain James Cook in 1778 to the annexation of Hawaii by the United States in 1898. The book covers the political, social, and cultural aspects of Hawaiian history, including the arrival of European explorers, the establishment of a monarchy, the impact of Christian missionaries, and the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Jarves also explores the unique Hawaiian culture, including their language, religion, arts, and traditions. The book is written in a scholarly style and includes numerous primary source documents, illustrations, and maps. It is considered an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Hawaii or Pacific Island studies.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.