First published in 1909, this volume deals with the Island of Hawaii, exploring its geography and climate with reference to natural resources and habitability. Contents include: "Land Surface", "Arid Lands", "Lands in Public Ownership", "Lands in Private Ownership", "Land Subdivision", "Land Values", "Water Supply", "Irrigation Development", "Reclaimable Lands", "Water Rights", "Water Power", "Forest Preservation", "Insect Pests and Blights", etc. Frederick Haynes Newell (1862 - 1932) was the first Director of the United States Reclamation Service. Other notable works by this author include: "Oil Well Drilling" (1888), "Agriculture by Irrigation" (1894), and "Hydrography of the Arid Regions" (1891). Contents include: "Land Surface", "Arid Lands", "Lands in Public Ownership", "Lands in Private Ownership", "Land Subdivision", "Land Values", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.