Bøger af Hammatt Billings

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""Scenes and Scenery in the Sandwich Islands and a Trip Through Central America"" is a travelogue written by Hammatt Billings. The book is a collection of observations and experiences from Billings' travels between 1837 and 1842. The first part of the book focuses on the Sandwich Islands, which are now known as Hawaii. Billings describes the natural beauty of the islands, including the volcanoes, waterfalls, and beaches. He also provides insights into the local culture, customs, and traditions of the Hawaiian people.The second part of the book is about Billings' trip through Central America. He describes the various countries he visited, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. He provides detailed accounts of the landscapes, flora, and fauna he encountered along the way. He also offers his observations on the people, their customs, and their way of life.Throughout the book, Billings provides vivid descriptions of the places he visited, using his keen eye for detail to bring the scenes to life. He also includes sketches and illustrations that help to illustrate his points and provide a visual representation of the places he visited. ""Scenes and Scenery in the Sandwich Islands and a Trip Through Central America"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or cultural anthropology.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.

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Onkel Toms Hütte ist ein 1852 veröffentlichter Roman von Harriet Beecher Stowe, der das Schicksal einer Reihe afroamerikanischer Sklaven und ihrer Eigentümer in den vierziger Jahren des 19. Jahrhunderts in den Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika schildert. Die Titelfigur Onkel Tom ist ein Sklave in Kentucky. Sein Herr Mr. Shelby behandelt ihn gut. Tom ist als Verwalter der Farm tätig. Er ist bekennender Christ und leitet regelmäßig die Gottesdienste der Sklaven. Als Tom jedoch aus Geldmangel verkauft werden muss, wird er von seiner Frau und seinen Kindern getrennt. Sein neuer Eigentümer, Herr St. Claire, ist ein gutmütiger, nachsichtiger Lebemann. Seine Tochter Eva entwickelt eine innige Freundschaft zu Tom. Harriet Beecher Stowe war eine US-amerikanische Schriftstellerin und erklärte Gegnerin der Sklaverei. Der Roman Onkel Toms Hütte beeinflusste die politische Meinung in den USA zu diesem Thema wesentlich und wurde zu einer wichtigen Kampfschrift im Bürgerkrieg der Nordstaaten gegen die Südstaaten. Abraham Lincoln soll bei einem Zusammentreffen mit Harriet Beecher Stowe gesagt haben: "Sie sind also die kleine Frau, deren Buch diesen großen Krieg verursacht hat."