--- product_id: 10024195 title: "Mark Twain's Letters from Hawaii (Pacific Classics)" price: "£15.58" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10024195-mark-twains-letters-from-hawaii-pacific-classics store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Mark Twain's Letters from Hawaii (Pacific Classics) **Price:** £15.58 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mark Twain's Letters from Hawaii (Pacific Classics) - **How much does it cost?** £15.58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10024195-mark-twains-letters-from-hawaii-pacific-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Mark Twain's Letters from Hawaii (Pacific Classics) [Twain, Mark, Day, A. Grove] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mark Twain's Letters from Hawaii (Pacific Classics) Review: Excellent - This is the audiobook edition of a collection of dispatches that Mark Twain wrote, as a newspaper correspondent, to the Sacramento Daily Union in 1866 during his 7-month sojourn in Hawaii. Mark Twain impressionist McAvoy Layne very ably does the reading for the audiobook edition, bringing Mark Twain's written narrative to life. Letters from Hawaii provides a fascinating look at 19th century Hawaii -- the people, royalty, customs, culture, neighborhoods, infrastructure, commerce, government, volcanos, valleys, beaches, sea -- as well as a sprinkling of Mark Twain's inimitable humor. History buffs and Hawaiiana buffs will find Twain's first-hand, boots-on-the-ground observations of 19th century Hawaii uniquely satisfying. I found almost every dispatch riveting. One that comes to mind now as I write this mini review is Mark Twain's account of his visit to the active volcano, Kilauea, on the Big Island, which he viewed both during the daytime and at night. In addition to Twain's powerful visual imagery describing the lava flows, he also interestingly describes the sounds of the volcano. "It makes three distinct sounds - a rushing, a hissing, and a coughing or puffing sound; and if you stand on the brink and close your eyes it is no trick at all to imagine that you are sweeping down a river on a large low pressure steamer, and that you hear the hissing of the steam about her boilers, the puffing from her escape pipes and the churning rush of the water abaft her wheels. The smell of sulfur is strong, but not unpleasant to a sinner." Whether you are a Mark Twain buff, history buff, travel story buff, kama'aina or a malihini, chances are you will find this book enjoyable. Review: Loving "Mark Twain's Letters from Hawaii" - I'm a "late" college graduate who completed my English degree in 2010 during my 70th year of life. I read this rendition of Twain's reaction to 1866 Hawaii for a class in Hawaiiana. Being born and raised an "island girl" I was eager to see if he would capture the sensitivity and lifestyle of the Hawaiian people as he had with his "on spot" descriptions of characters in his many other writings. I was not disappointed. You see, living on an island dictates a particular way to live for its citizens having the major land mass 2,500 miles away. Your word is good as gold, your share with each other and do not rape precious resources (fish, seaweed, land), color of your skin means nothing except for the goodness in your heart. Being humble, tolerant, gracious, and respectful is what is needed when you live in the close confines of an island. In1866 Twain with his senitive awareness recognized this and writes beautifully about it. I have sent Mark Twain's Letters from Hawaii to several of my mainland friends and am sure there will be more sent in the future. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #354,212 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #37 in Pacific Islanders Biographies #1,504 in Author Biographies #7,774 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (86) | | Dimensions | 5.14 x 0.77 x 8.31 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0824802888 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0824802882 | | Item Weight | 12 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 320 pages | | Publication date | July 1, 1975 | | Publisher | University of Hawaii Press | ## Images ![Mark Twain's Letters from Hawaii (Pacific Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71V4V-xeOlL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by G***D on December 16, 2009* This is the audiobook edition of a collection of dispatches that Mark Twain wrote, as a newspaper correspondent, to the Sacramento Daily Union in 1866 during his 7-month sojourn in Hawaii. Mark Twain impressionist McAvoy Layne very ably does the reading for the audiobook edition, bringing Mark Twain's written narrative to life. Letters from Hawaii provides a fascinating look at 19th century Hawaii -- the people, royalty, customs, culture, neighborhoods, infrastructure, commerce, government, volcanos, valleys, beaches, sea -- as well as a sprinkling of Mark Twain's inimitable humor. History buffs and Hawaiiana buffs will find Twain's first-hand, boots-on-the-ground observations of 19th century Hawaii uniquely satisfying. I found almost every dispatch riveting. One that comes to mind now as I write this mini review is Mark Twain's account of his visit to the active volcano, Kilauea, on the Big Island, which he viewed both during the daytime and at night. In addition to Twain's powerful visual imagery describing the lava flows, he also interestingly describes the sounds of the volcano. "It makes three distinct sounds - a rushing, a hissing, and a coughing or puffing sound; and if you stand on the brink and close your eyes it is no trick at all to imagine that you are sweeping down a river on a large low pressure steamer, and that you hear the hissing of the steam about her boilers, the puffing from her escape pipes and the churning rush of the water abaft her wheels. The smell of sulfur is strong, but not unpleasant to a sinner." Whether you are a Mark Twain buff, history buff, travel story buff, kama'aina or a malihini, chances are you will find this book enjoyable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loving "Mark Twain's Letters from Hawaii" *by J***T on January 21, 2013* I'm a "late" college graduate who completed my English degree in 2010 during my 70th year of life. I read this rendition of Twain's reaction to 1866 Hawaii for a class in Hawaiiana. Being born and raised an "island girl" I was eager to see if he would capture the sensitivity and lifestyle of the Hawaiian people as he had with his "on spot" descriptions of characters in his many other writings. I was not disappointed. You see, living on an island dictates a particular way to live for its citizens having the major land mass 2,500 miles away. Your word is good as gold, your share with each other and do not rape precious resources (fish, seaweed, land), color of your skin means nothing except for the goodness in your heart. Being humble, tolerant, gracious, and respectful is what is needed when you live in the close confines of an island. In1866 Twain with his senitive awareness recognized this and writes beautifully about it. I have sent Mark Twain's Letters from Hawaii to several of my mainland friends and am sure there will be more sent in the future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delightful *by M***7 on January 5, 2013* I moved from the Big Island a year ago and finally had an opportunity to read Twain's letters (after finishing Roughing It). The timing was actually fortuitous- I appreciated his experience in the islands after having had my own; his informed mine beyond what I could have gained and Twain is Always a fun read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10024195-mark-twains-letters-from-hawaii-pacific-classics](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10024195-mark-twains-letters-from-hawaii-pacific-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*