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1) Roughing it
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Mark Twain's semi-autobiographical travel memoir, "Roughing It" was written between 1870-1871 and subsequently published in 1872. Billed as a prequel to "Innocents Abroad", in which Twain details his travels aboard a pleasure cruise through Europe and the Holy Land in 1867, "Roughing It" conversely documents Twain's early days in the old wild west between the years 1861-1867. Employing his characteristically humoristic wit and flare for regional dialect,...
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Appleton-Century
Pub. Date
1966
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The Huck Finn of foreign correspondents provides a colorful account of old Honolulu, the island nobility, the City of Refuge on the Kona coast, and the active volcano of Kilauea. These selections of Mark Twain's newspaper dispatches are both charming and informative. The light touch of the great humorist is seldom missing as he reveals the "loveliest fleet of islands that lie anchored in any ocean." This recording evokes the historical era with the...
4) Hawaii
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Interlink Books
Pub. Date
2006
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This reader-friendly Hawaiian history relates the arrival of the very first Polynesian settlers in the 300s to descriptions by famous writers like Mark Twain to Pearl Harbor to the postwar tourist avalanche. Includes full-color photos and maps.
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TOPICS Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2011
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Explore the Big Island and hover above erupting craters at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, then watch steam billow and orange lava flow across charred rock. Glide over Maui's Haleakala National Park and discover the diversity of Hawaiian landscapes: rugged mountain ridges, lush valleys, deserts and rain forests. Island-hop to Lanai for spectacular beaches, then it's on to Molokai. Other points of interest include: Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Kauai, the Na...
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Fodor's Travel, a division of Internet Brands, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
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Whether you want to hike a crater in Maui, relax on Waikiki beach, or attend a luau, the local Fodor's travel experts in Hawaii are here to help! Fodor's Essential Hawaii guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos....
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PBS
Pub. Date
[2020]
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Journey to three of the most exotic, mysterious, and remote islands on Earth: Madagascar, Borneo, and Hawaii. These isolated and iconic tropical islands harbor remarkable wildlife and human castaways found nowhere else on Earth. In a rapidly changing world, these fragile islands are a vital gauge for the health of the planet.
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APA Publications
Pub. Date
2019.
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Insight Explore Guides: pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of top international destinations. Now with free eBook. Experience the best of Hawaii with this indispensably practical Insight Explore Guide. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like Waikiki Beach, to discovering hidden gems, including Pu'uhonua 'O Honaunau National Historical Park, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will help you plan...
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