Our Hawaii : (Islands and islanders) by Charmian London

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Author London, Charmian, 1871-1955
Contributor London, Jack, 1876-1916
LoC No. 22003032
Title Our Hawaii : (Islands and islanders)
Edition New and revised edition
Original Publication New York: The MacMillan Company, 1917, copyright 1922.
Note Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note The present volume is a revision of "Our Hawaii," issued in 1917, from which has been eliminated the bulk of personal memoirs, now incorporated into the "Book of Jack London." Jack London's three articles entitled "My Hawaiian Aloha," which were published in 1916 in the Cosmopolitan magazine, have been made a part of this book.
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Summary "Our Hawaii: Islands and Islanders" by Charmian London is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations during her time spent in Hawaii while traveling with her husband, the famed author Jack London. It explores the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands and delves into the culture, history, and the people that inhabit these paradisiacal locations. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Charmian's reflections on her journey to Hawaii aboard the ketch "Snark" with Jack London. Charmian introduces the remarkable allure of the islands, highlighting their rich natural beauty and the unique hospitality of the islanders. She articulates the contrasts and complexities in the relationships among the various cultural groups, including the native Hawaiians and immigrants, showing how the islands serve as a melting pot of diverse ethnicities. The tone is both affectionate and informative, reflecting Charmian's deep appreciation for the region, while also hinting at the challenges that arise from cultural intermingling and change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Subject Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography
Subject Hawaii -- Description and travel
Subject London, Jack, 1876-1916 -- Travel -- Hawaii
Subject London, Charmian, 1871-1955 -- Diaries
Subject Hawaii -- Social life and customs -- 20th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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