{"product_id":"1850-keopuoloani-the-christian-queen-of-hawaii-fine-edition-illustrated-biography-sandwich-islands","title":"1850 KEOPUOLOANI. The Christian Queen of Hawaii. Fine Edition, Illustrated Biography - Sandwich Islands.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn absolutely charming c.1855 volume containing four original chapbooks, each published separately or purchased in bound collections, as here. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the works present, certainly pride of place belongs to \u003cem\u003eThe Christian Queen\u003c\/em\u003e, a rather scarce and desirable early work on the life, conversion, and Christian influence of Keopuoloani [1778-1819], Queen of the Sandwich Islands \/ Hawaii. The biography contains the best and earliest illustrations of her and this is a nearly pristine example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only other significant work on the island queen was issued previous to this imprint was also in the form of a chapbook, but by Crocker \u0026amp; Brewster of Boston [1825]. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso of note is the third work, on a young Irish lad emigrating to the United States, etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the four works were issued by the American Tract Society. They include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Christian Queen. New York American Tract Society. Nd. c.1855. 32pp. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Bound with]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Nannette. A Narrative by a Bereaved Mother. New York. American Tract Society. Nd. c.1855. 32pp. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Bound with]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Emigrant Boy. Substantially a Narrative of Facts. New York. American Tract Society. Nd. c.1855. 32pp. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Bound with]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Faithful Dogs. A Narrative of Facts. New York. American Tract Society. Nd. c.1855. 32pp. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition in original blind stamped board and gold foil stamped spine binding by the ATS. A bit dulled and handled, but quite generally very crisp and clean. Contains an 1855 ownership inscription, which is also the date generally given for its first appearance in publication. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Specs Fine Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43140911562788,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/3910\/9435\/files\/01-08-2026SpecsFineBooks-2.jpg?v=1767978028","url":"https:\/\/specsfinebooks.com\/products\/1850-keopuoloani-the-christian-queen-of-hawaii-fine-edition-illustrated-biography-sandwich-islands","provider":"Specs Fine Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}