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Compass American Guides: Hawaii - Softcover

Tregaskis, Moana

 
9781878867230: Compass American Guides: Hawaii

Synopsis

Discover Hawai'i with a Compass The best of the resorts, restaurants, golf courses, camping, museums, and festivals Detailed color maps of the islands and major towns Essays on surfing, leis, Hawaiian music, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and more Glossary of Hawaiian terms and basic vocabulary Spectacular paintings and archival illustrations Literary extracts from Captain Cook, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, Jack London, and others "...No writer has ever attempted so effectively to capture the beauty and mystique of the islands, past and present, in words and pictures" -- Copley News Service "...The color photographs by Wayne Levin and Paul Chesley resonate with the spirit of the place. It's a visual feast." -- Hawaii Magazine

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Synopsis

This guide covers the history, culture and geography of Hawaii. It also offers practical information on restaurants and accommodation, climate, transportation, tours and festivals.

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