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Beautiful photographs and a fascinating text--featuring writings by Twain, London, Stevenson, and other notables--mark this unique tour of Hawaii, explaining the culture and history of the islands and describing not-to-be-missed sights. Original.
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Discover Hawai'i with a CompassThe best of the resorts, restaurants, golf courses, camping, museums, andfestivalsDetailed color maps of the islands and major townsEssays on surfing, leis, Hawaiian music, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, andmoreGlossary of Hawaiian terms and basic vocabularySpectacular paintings and archival illustrationsLiterary extracts from Captain Cook, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, JackLondon, and others"...No writer has ever attempted so effectively to capture the beauty andmystique of the islands, past and present, in words and pictures" -- CopleyNews Service"...The color photographs by Wayne Levin and Paul Chesley resonate with thespirit of the place. It's a visual feast." -- Hawaii Magazine
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