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ALEXANDER, PROF W.D. - History of Later Years of the Hawaiian Monarchy
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ALEXANDER, PROF W.D.
History of Later Years of the Hawaiian Monarchy... and the Revolution of 1893.
Published by the Hawaiian Gazette Company 1896. [x]pp, 239p, numerous illustrations, & portraits some tinted. Contemporary owner’s details & date on title page. Oblong 170 x 260mm, original red cloth with decorative gilt titles, one or two light marks, near fine copy.
On Jan. 17, 1893, the monarchy of Hawaii was overthrown when a group of businessmen and sugar planters forced Queen Liliuokalani to abdicate. The coup led to the dissolving of the Kingdom of Hawaii two years later, its annexation as a U.S. territory and eventual admission as the 50th state in the union.
History of Later Years of the Hawaiian Monarchy... and the Revolution of 1893.
Published by the Hawaiian Gazette Company 1896. [x]pp, 239p, numerous illustrations, & portraits some tinted. Contemporary owner’s details & date on title page. Oblong 170 x 260mm, original red cloth with decorative gilt titles, one or two light marks, near fine copy.
On Jan. 17, 1893, the monarchy of Hawaii was overthrown when a group of businessmen and sugar planters forced Queen Liliuokalani to abdicate. The coup led to the dissolving of the Kingdom of Hawaii two years later, its annexation as a U.S. territory and eventual admission as the 50th state in the union.
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