The weather at all seasons is
delightful, the sky usually cloudless, the atmosphere clear and
bracing. Nothing can exceed the soft brilliancy of the moonlight
nights. Thunderstorms are rare and light in their nature.
Hurricanes are unknown. The general temperature is the nearest in
the world to that point regarded by physiologists as most conducive
to health and longevity. By ascending the mountains any desirable
degree of temperature may be obtained."
{303} These circumstances are well-known throughout the islands, and
with the omission of some personal details, there is nothing which
may not be known by a larger public.
{335} According to Mr. Brigham, the products of the Hawaiian
volcanoes are: native sulphur, pyrites, salt, sal ammoniac,
hydrochloric acid, haematite, sulphurous acid, sulphuric acid,
quartz, crystals, palagonite, feldspar, chrysolite, Thompsonite,
gypsum, solfatarite, copperas, nitre, arragonite, Labradorite,
limonite.
{381} I venture to present this journal letter just as it was
written, trusting that the interest which attaches to volcanic
regions, will carry the reader through the minuteness and
multiplicity of the details.
{388} Since then, the Austins of Onomea were standing on a similar
ledge, when a sound as of a surge striking below, made them jump
back hastily, and in another moment the projection split off, and
was engulfed in the fiery lake.
