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Excerpt of Journal of William D. Brackenridge, Wilkes Expedition, Sept. 24, 1840 to Feb. 29, 1841

Author:
Brackenridge, W. D.
Title:
Excerpt of Journal of William D. Brackenridge, Wilkes Expedition, Sept. 24, 1840 to Feb. 29, 1841
Year:
1841
Pages:
4 p.
Subject:
Mauna Kea history Mauna Loa Kilauea Volcano
Summary:
Brackenridge, a botanist on the Wilkes expedition, describes the walk from Hilo to Kilauea summit, mostly over open lava, and gives a general description of Kilauea caldera, active at that time. He describes various features of the 1840 lava field from Alae Crater to the ocean. He briefly describes trips to the summits of both Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea.
Date:
1841
Collection:
Monographs