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Twain's humorous insights on 1860s Hawaii.
If you're a Mark Twain aficionado or someone who revels in historical travel accounts, this book could be a real gem for you. Twain's unique perspective as a 19th-century traveler offers both a humorous and insightful look into Hawaii's past, blending his trademark wit with fascinating cultural and environmental observations. It's like stepping into a time machine with one of America's favorite literary figures as your guide.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780935180930
Publisher: Mutual Publishing
Date of Publication: 1990-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.61
(rated by 443 readers)
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The noted humorist's account of his 1866 trip to Hawaii at a time when the islands were more for the native than the tourists.
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Twain's humorous insights on 1860s Hawaii.
If you're a Mark Twain aficionado or someone who revels in historical travel accounts, this book could be a real gem for you. Twain's unique perspective as a 19th-century traveler offers both a humorous and insightful look into Hawaii's past, blending his trademark wit with fascinating cultural and environmental observations. It's like stepping into a time machine with one of America's favorite literary figures as your guide.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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