Journal of Stephen Reynolds [first edition]

From a merchant point of view, this book offers a unique point of view of Hawaii in the early 19th century. Covering a period from 1823 to 1829, Reynolds wrote of sandalwood and whaling, the men and women involved in trade, both within Hawaii and the Pacific), and other key social and political events. Overall, Reynolds' journal offers an invaluable source of information for those interested in Hawaii and Pacific history.