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History Of Later Years Of The Hawaiian Monarchy And The Revolution Of 1893 PROF W. D. ALEXANDER

History Of Later Years Of The Hawaiian Monarchy And The Revolution Of 1893

PROF W. D. ALEXANDER

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Publication: Published By The Hawaiian Gazette Company, 1896, Honolulu

First edition. Oblong 6 1/2" x 10" lacking the original covers, but complete, [13] [blank], 239 pp., frontispiece [advertisement], preface, double column, errata, illustrated [some by photograph]. On Jan. 17, 1893, Hawaii’s monarchy 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. Very good in a cloth binding with titles stamped in gilt on the front cover.

Inventory Number: 45300

$375.00