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1) Roughing it
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Originally published over one hundred years ago, Roughing It tells the (almost) true story of Mark Twain's rollicking adventures across the United States. A hilarious account of how the author tried finding wealth in the rocks of Nevada, it was published before his most famous works and shows why he would grow to become one of the most beloved American writers of all time.
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"The finest guidebook ever written for the Big Island. Now you can plan your best vacation--ever. This all new eighth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the Big Island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai'i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so vast and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches,...
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Comprehensive and fully updated after the pandemic lockdowns, Frommer's Hawaii covers all the major Hawaiian Islands, and takes you from world-famous beaches to secluded rainforests to authentic luaus and everywhere in between.
Frommer's only works with expert, seasoned journalists, and on this title, both know every inch of the islands and they're not afraid to tell the truth. With their reliable, straight-shooting advice, you'll be snorkeling in...
6) Hawaii
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An introduction to America's Island State: its geography, people, agriculture, and industries.
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Say "Aloha" to the Hawaii of your dreams! Snorkel in the translucent seas of a palm-fringed lagoon, take a stroll on a field of black lava or lush rainforest trail, relax on a green-sand beach where sea turtles bask in the sun, see the world's first acquaculture in an ancient royal fishpond, dance the hula to the seductive beat of pahu drums, rest in quaint B&B's or plush oceanfront resorts, and sample the delicious food of Hawaii Regional Cuisine,...
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A wild ride to the dark side of Americana. Hunter S. Thompson's and Ralph Steadman's most eccentric book "The Curse of Lono" is to Hawaii what "Fear and Loathing" was to Las Vegas: the crazy tales of a journalist's "coverage" of a news event that ends up being a wild ride to the dark side of Americana. Originally published in 1983, "The Curse of Lono" features all of the zany, hallucinogenic wordplay and feral artwork for which the Hunter S. Thompson/Ralph...
15) Hidden Hawaii
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"This video takes you on a journey to the most remote locations on the Hawaiian Islands"--Container.
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"Portable, up-to-date, and to-the-point, Frommer’s Honolulu and Oahu day by day is all about maximizing the time you have to spend in Hawaii’s liveliest slice of paradise. This itinerary-based book, written by long-time resident Jeanne Cooper, hits all of Oahu’s highlights—and its hidden gems—from soaking up rays on world-famous Waikiki Beach to hiking through rainforests, visiting Pearl Harbor and catching the sunrise over Diamond Head."...
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Alaska: Explore America's last frontier. Cruise the Inside Passage, visit coastal towns, gaze upon fjords and glaciers, ride the Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks, marvel at Mt. McKinley, and venture to the remote Eskimo lands in the far North. The pioneer spirit still lives in such cities as Sitka, Skagway, and Ketchikan.
Hawaii: Shows you the Hawaii that only the locals know. Visits Oahu's Waikiki Beach, Pearl Harbor and the Battleship Arizona Memorial,...
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