An American Girl in the Hawaiian Islands Made In Hawaii In her letters

In her letters

and annotated by David W

offer a detailed history of the industry and its contributions

the introduction of Christianity

through clothing worn during the early interactions with Westerners following Captain James Cook's discovery of Hawaii

An American Girl in the Hawaiian Islands Made In Hawaii In her lettersIn generous excerpts from dozens of letters, Carrie Prudence Winter describes teaching and living with her pupils, her relationships with fellow teachers, and her encounters with Hawaiian royalty (in particular Kawaiahao enjoyed the patronage of Queen Lili'uokalani, whose adopted daughter was enrolled as a pupil) and members of influential missionary families, as well as ordinary citizens. She discusses the serious health concerns (leprosy, smallpox,