Sandwich Islands

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the former name of Hawaii

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Words nearby Sandwich Islands

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How to use Sandwich Islands in a sentence

I poured the Sandwich Islands out on those people, and they laughed and shouted to my entire content.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete|Albert Bigelow Paine
In the Sandwich Islands recourse is had to a process that necessitates much skill.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 392, July 7, 1883|Various
Intending to make another attempt to find the long-sought-for passage, Cook returned to the Sandwich Islands.
Notable Voyagers|W.H.G. Kingston and Henry Frith
The population was estimated at about four hundred, of whom Kanakas (natives of the Sandwich Islands) formed the bulk.
The Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman, Complete|William T. Sherman

We proceeded on our voyage to the Sandwich Islands, and enjoyed fine weather, with favourable winds.
A Voyage Round the World, from 1806 to 1812|Archibald Campbell