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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aLondon, Jack,
_d1876-1916
245 1 0 _aIsland Tales / On the Makaloa Mat
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2000
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2000-04-01
505 0 _aOn the Makaloa mat -- The bones of Kahelili -- When Alice told her soul -- Shin-bones -- The water baby -- The tears of Ah Kim -- The Kanaka surf.
508 _aDavid Price
520 _a"On the Makaloa Mat" by Jack London is a collection of narratives first published in the early 20th century. The stories unfold in the Hawaiian Islands, exploring themes of family, culture, and the complexities of life through richly drawn characters, particularly focusing on the lives of Hawaiian women and their relationships. The opening installment introduces Martha Scandwell, her family dynamics, and the contrasting backgrounds of her and her sister, all set against the idyllic yet culturally rich Hawaiian landscape. The opening of "On the Makaloa Mat" presents the character of Martha Scandwell, who observes her surroundings in a beautiful home by the ocean in Waikiki. As she interacts with her sister, Bella, the story delves into their shared history and familial ties, revealing deeper narratives concerning marriage, heritage, and the duality of their identities as both Hawaiians and individuals of European descent. Their conversation touches on the past, including the joys and hardships of their lives and marriages, setting the stage for a meditative exploration of personal sacrifice and the nuances of love and community, while also highlighting the interplay between traditional Hawaiian life and the influences of Western culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHawaii -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2152
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