A European traveler's account of a trip over Hawaii

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Title:

A European traveler's account of a trip over Hawaii

Periodical:

Hawaiian Gazette

Year:

1870

Subject:

Mauna Kea description and travel Kilauea Volcano Mauna Loa Volcano Lake Waiau Mauna Kea Adze Quarry caves

Summary:

Extracts from description by Dr. Beratz, a German naturalist, on his scientific tour over the Island of Hawaii where he spent more than 4 months exploring the island and conducting research. Places visited include Crater of Kilauea, Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, Valleys of Waimanu and Waipio. On Mauna Kea, he visited Lake Waiau which was covered over with a crust of ice, two to three inches thick. A mile below the lake, a number of caves were found where ancient Hawaiians used to manufacture stone adzes. Near the cave entrance, there was a fire-place.

Label:

Mauna Kea - Early Accounts

URL:

https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/mk/files/2017/01/Freitas-S-28-b.pdf

Date:

May 4, 1870

Collection:

Periodicals