Jack London And Hawaii - Hardcover

""Jack London and Hawaii"" is a non-fiction book written by Charmian Kittredge London, the wife of the famous American author Jack London. The book is a collection of personal letters, journal entries, and photographs that document the couple's travels to Hawaii in 1907 and 1915. The book begins with Charmian's account of their first trip to Hawaii, where they spent several months exploring the islands and immersing themselves in the local culture. The couple stayed in various hotels and rented cottages, and Charmian describes their experiences hiking, swimming, and attending traditional Hawaiian ceremonies. The second half of the book focuses on their return trip to Hawaii in 1915, which was primarily for Jack's health. Charmian describes their stay at a sanatorium in Honolulu, where Jack received treatment for his various ailments. She also documents their interactions with local Hawaiian people and their observations of the changing landscape of the islands. Throughout the book, Charmian's writing is vivid and descriptive, providing a unique window into the couple's experiences in Hawaii. The book also includes many photographs taken by the Londons during their travels, which further bring their experiences to life. Overall, ""Jack London and Hawaii"" is a fascinating glimpse into the life and travels of one of America's most beloved authors, as seen through the eyes of his wife.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.