Our Hawaii
Charmian London sailed to Hawaii with her husband Jack London in 1907 aboard their small ketch, the Snark, and returned to the islands with him in later years. Our Hawaii, first published in 1917 and revised in 1922, draws on the diaries she kept there. She describes island landscapes, volcanoes and surf, a journey around the Big Island, the hospitality of Hawaiian and settler families, and the couple's friendships across the islands. The book is affectionate and detailed, and it offers a close, personal view of Jack London in his last years, seen through the eyes of the person who knew him best. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Our Hawaii
Our Hawaii by Charmian London can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Our Hawaii online?
Yes. Our Hawaii opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Our Hawaii free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Our Hawaii is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Our Hawaii in the public domain?
Yes. Our Hawaii by Charmian London is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Our Hawaii?
About 8 h 44 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Our Hawaii?
Our Hawaii by Charmian London is filed under "Essays & Letters" in the Vinteuil library.
