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ISLAND OF KAUAI. 



This, the northernmost of the Hawaiian group, with 

 its cooling breezes, has been aptly , named the " Garden 

 of Hawaii." It is nearly circular, has an area of 520 

 square miles, one-half of which is adapted to grazing 

 and agriculture. It lies between 21 ° 47' and 22 ° 46' 

 north latitude, while its eastern point is in longitude 

 159 ° 18' and its western extremity reaches 159 ° 55' 

 west. 



This island is unrivaled for its agreeable climate 

 and with its charming valleys, broad plains, picturesque 

 cliffs, views, waterfalls and lofty mountains, it offers 

 attractions to the traveler unexcelled by any other in 

 the group. By the monthly trip of the inter-island 

 steamer, a fine opportunity is offered for a short visit 

 and a circuit of the island, while regular schooners run 

 weekly between Honolulu and its various ports-. 



The roads and bridges on the island of Kauai, are 

 said to be the best in the group. It is quite possible to 

 drive in a light vehicle from Hanalei to Mana point, a 

 distance of 65 miles. 



NAWILIWILI BAY. 



This beautiful little cove affords an anchorage for 

 vessels of less than 500 tons burthen. The outer bar 

 has three fathoms of water, and the anchorage is open 

 to heavy swells when the south-east winds blow, rend- 



