Around The Horn To The Sandwich Islands And California, 1845-1850: Being A Personal Record Kept By Chester S. Lyman is a historical account of the author's personal experiences during his travels to the Sandwich Islands (now known as Hawaii) and California in the mid-19th century. The book is a compilation of the author's diary entries, letters, and other notes that he kept during his journey. The book begins with Lyman's departure from New York in 1845 on board the ship ""Henry Kneeland"" and follows his journey through Cape Horn, the Pacific Ocean, and eventually to the Sandwich Islands. Lyman describes in detail the people, culture, and landscape of the islands, as well as his interactions with the local inhabitants. After spending several years in the Sandwich Islands, Lyman eventually makes his way to California in 1849 during the height of the Gold Rush. He provides a vivid account of the chaos and excitement that surrounded the gold rush, as well as his own experiences as a miner. Throughout the book, Lyman's writing style is engaging and descriptive, providing readers with a unique perspective on life in the mid-19th century. The book also includes illustrations and photographs that further bring Lyman's journey to life. Overall, Around The Horn To The Sandwich Islands And California, 1845-1850: Being A Personal Record Kept By Chester S. Lyman is a fascinating historical account that provides insight into the culture, landscape, and people of the Sandwich Islands and California during a pivotal time in American history.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.