Hawaiian National Bibliography, 1780-1900: Volume 3: 1851-1880

Compiled and annotated by David W. Forbes

Volume 3 comprises entries recording the last years of the rule of Kamehameha III, the reigns of Kamehameha IV, Kamehameha V, and Lunalilo, and the first seven years of the Kalakaua era. During this period government was firmly established as a constitutional monarchy; the 1864 constitution of Kamehameha V increased the power of the monarch and remained in effect until 1887. Following the successful negotiation by the Kalakaua government of a reciprocity treaty with the United States in 1875, Hawai'i experienced great prosperity. At the same time, however, it came under increasing economic and social domination by American interests.

As in the first two volumes, all books, pamphlets, single-sheet publications, and significant periodical articles have been included. Extensive annotations describe the more than 1,200 works listed, and the exact title, date of publication, size of the volume, collation of pages, number and type of plates and maps, references, and location of copies are given for each publication.

• David W. Forbes, Editor

  David W. Forbes is an internationally recognized historian and bibliographer specializing in aspects of the history of Hawaiʻi. He is also the author of the four-volume Hawaiian National Bibliography 1780–1900 (University of Hawaiʻi Press and Horden House).