Lava [Paperback]

Armine Von Tempski (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1991

1930. Maui writer Armine von Tempski, who died almost a half-century ago, is one of Hawaii's enduring literary legends. She spent her childhood years on the family ranch in Haleakala with her Polish-American father and English mother. Her books reveal the daily life and customs on Hawaii with a colorful prose that captures the beauty of the spectacular tropics. Lava is the story of an island paradise suddenly tortured by a terrific earthquake and volcanic eruption. A young man, aimlessly travels the world, stops in Hawaii, and is rudely shaken out of his role as a mere spectator by the devastating eruption, which destroys the farm of a girl he has learned to love.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 301 pages
• Publisher: Ox Bow Pr (September 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0918024897
• ISBN-13: 978-0918024893
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,735,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you love Hawaii you will love her books, This one keeps you wanted to read on, December 1, 2011

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It was so good . The characters are so life like. You feel like you know them. I love von Tempski's books!! She is a wonderful author. I have bought many of her books on amazon.