Alright, so these are not exactly in chronological order, but here goes more info for my potential final project: Captain Robert Gray sailed from Boston to the Washington region where he spent time exploring the coastline and founded Grays Harbor. On his way back to Boston, his ship, The Columbia stopped at the Hawaiian island to obtain supplies for the voyage east.
There, he "enlisted a Hawaiian servant" named Attoo, who was 17 years old. It is speculated that Attoo on a returning trip to the NW was able to diffuse a situation between he Nootka Indians and Gray's men which ultimately saved their lives. Hawaiians and early white settlers seem to have a long and important history together.
April, I like the fact that you are getting further into the Hawaiians topic. Two caveats here: (1) avoid this kind of language; "It is speculated that...." -- one of the historians' goals is authenticity, as in evidence, evidence, evidence. Who speculated? What evidence did they have? (2) Retest that link -- it did not work for me.
ReplyDeletegreat picture, were is it, is that seattle, ha ha ha
ReplyDeleteGood for Attoo!! He is like a man with sand!
ReplyDeleteApril, i like where your going here toward your final project. A very interesting topic and i can't wait to learn more on how the Hawaiians saved the white men in history!
ReplyDeleteGood comments, you guys!
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