Clifford Gessler

Tropic Landfall: The Port of Honolulu is a book written by Clifford Gessler that explores the history and culture of the Hawaiian capital city. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the port of Honolulu, which has played a crucial role in the development of Hawaii as a state. The author delves into the rich history of the city, from the arrival of the first settlers to the present day. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Honolulu's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the city's geography and climate, while the second chapter delves into the early history of Honolulu and the arrival of the first settlers. The subsequent chapters explore the growth of the city, its transformation into a major port, and the impact of the United States' annexation of Hawaii in 1898. Throughout the book, the author provides a detailed account of the many cultures that have contributed to the development of Honolulu, including Native Hawaiians, Chinese, Japanese, and Americans. The book also explores the city's unique architecture, food, and music, which reflect the diverse influences that have shaped Honolulu's culture. Overall, Tropic Landfall: The Port of Honolulu is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history and culture of one of America's most unique cities. 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.