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Title: Roughing It, Part 8.
Note: Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Roughing It, Part 8" by Mark Twain is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This portion of the work continues to explore Twain's adventures, specifically focusing on his observations and experiences in the Hawaiian Islands. In this section, Twain reflects on historical events, such as Captain Cook's assassination and cultural elements of the native Hawaiian people, while also capturing the beauty of the landscape, including the dramatic features of the islands themselves and the destructiveness of volcanic activity. The opening of this section describes Twain and his companions traveling down a desolate lava mountain towards Kealakekua Bay, a historic site associated with Captain Cook. He vividly recounts the haunting scenery and historical significance of the area, reminiscing about past events and the cultural practices of the Kanakas (Hawaiians). Twain’s writing style combines humor with sharp observations on human nature, presenting a commentary on colonialism and the affects of Western culture on native populations, while emphasizing his candid admiration for the islands' natural beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 8589
Published: Jul 3, 2004
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
Subject: Hawaii -- Description and travel
Subject: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel -- West (U.S.)
Subject: Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- West (U.S.)
Subject: West (U.S.) -- Intellectual life -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Roughing It, Part 8.
Note: Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Roughing It, Part 8" by Mark Twain is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This portion of the work continues to explore Twain's adventures, specifically focusing on his observations and experiences in the Hawaiian Islands. In this section, Twain reflects on historical events, such as Captain Cook's assassination and cultural elements of the native Hawaiian people, while also capturing the beauty of the landscape, including the dramatic features of the islands themselves and the destructiveness of volcanic activity. The opening of this section describes Twain and his companions traveling down a desolate lava mountain towards Kealakekua Bay, a historic site associated with Captain Cook. He vividly recounts the haunting scenery and historical significance of the area, reminiscing about past events and the cultural practices of the Kanakas (Hawaiians). Twain’s writing style combines humor with sharp observations on human nature, presenting a commentary on colonialism and the affects of Western culture on native populations, while emphasizing his candid admiration for the islands' natural beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 8589
Published: Jul 3, 2004
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
Subject: Hawaii -- Description and travel
Subject: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel -- West (U.S.)
Subject: Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- West (U.S.)
Subject: West (U.S.) -- Intellectual life -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.