Islands of the Southern Seas

<p>Embark on a captivating journey through the Southern Seas with Michael Myers Shoemaker's Islands of the Southern Seas: Hawaii Samoa New Zealand Tasmania Australia and Java. Originally published in 1898 this enduring travelogue offers a fascinating glimpse into the landscapes cultures and histories of these exotic locales. Shoemaker's vivid descriptions transport readers to the shores of Hawaii the lush Samoan islands the majestic landscapes of New Zealand the rugged coasts of Tasmania the vast expanse of Australia and the vibrant island of Java. </p><p>This historical account provides invaluable insights into the regions as they were at the close of the 19th century capturing a moment in time before the modern era fully transformed these lands. Discover the unique charm and allure of each island as Shoemaker recounts his experiences and observations making this book a treasured read for travel enthusiasts and history buffs alike.</p><p>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 was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>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.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. 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.</p>