A map on paper, linen backed at a later date, in the Hawaiian language. Lahainaluna, which means "above Lahaina" was a missionary high school established by Lorrin Andrews in 1831. They taught Hawaiian students mapmaking, among other things, and the engraving of copper plates and printing. One of the students was Kalama (whose name appears on this map). He went on to become a well known surveyor in Hawaii. In 1837, Captain Edward Belcher visited the school and commented on a large 8 sheet map in progress. That map was printed in 1838 titled in English A Map of the Hawaiian Islands. This map appears to be a precursor. See The Early Mapping of Hawaii by Gary Fitzpatrick. This map is also discussed on www.davidrumsey.com. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS note: 284148.
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