Memoir of Keopuolani, Late Queen of the Sandwich Islands (1825)

Memoir of Keopuolani, Late Queen of the Sandwich Islands is a historical book written by William Richards in 1825. The book is a memoir of the life of Keopuolani, the wife of King Kamehameha I and the mother of King Kamehameha II and King Kamehameha III. Keopuolani was a prominent figure in Hawaiian history and played a key role in the introduction of Christianity to the Hawaiian Islands.The book provides a detailed account of Keopuolani's upbringing, her marriage to Kamehameha I, and her role in the unification of the Hawaiian Islands. It also describes her conversion to Christianity and her efforts to spread the religion throughout the islands.The book is written in a narrative style and provides a unique insight into the life of a Hawaiian queen during the early 19th century. It also sheds light on the cultural and political changes that were taking place in Hawaii during this time.Overall, Memoir of Keopuolani, Late Queen of the Sandwich Islands is an important historical document that provides valuable information about the life of a prominent Hawaiian queen and the early history of the Hawaiian Islands.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.