Papers, 1974-1985.

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Papers, 1974-1985.

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Chiefly articles, reference materials, and photographs, used by Speakman in the research and production of his book, Mowee, An Informal History of the Hawaiian Island (1978). Topics include Capt. James Cook, Lanai, Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse, Maui archaeology, notes and music for sea chanties, and the marine biology discoveries of Mike Severns. Other materials include a biographical sketch, book reviews, correspondence with Kenneth P. Emory concerning research sources and historical questions, material relating to an article by Speakman on John Ledyard as well as fragmentary other writings, files pertaining to personal activities and interests, articles and other reference materials, and photographs.

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Cook, James, 1728-1779

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James Cook (b. November 7, 1728, Marton, Great Britan-d. February 14, 1779, Hawaii) was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. He became an apprentice to some shipowners in Whitby. In 1759 he became master of his own ship, the Northumberland. The following winter, while laid up in Halifax, he studied mathematics and attained a sound knowledge of astronomical navigation. Cook went on to become an eminent circumnavigator. He made many geographical discoveries, ...

Ledyard, John, 1751-1789

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Severns, Mike.

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La Pérouse, Jean-François de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788

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Sailor and explorer. From the description of Papers of Jean-François de Galaup, comte de la Pérouse, 1782. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79456007 ...

Emory, Kenneth Pike, 1897-

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Speakman, Cummins E.

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Educator; b. 1912. From the description of Papers, 1974-1985. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70949646 ...