HAWAII: Gem of the Pacific. (Landmark #49) by [Landmark Books] Lewis, Oscar - (1954)

New York:: Random House,, (1954). Hardcover first edition -. Very near fine in beige cloth covers, in a very good dust jacket with light edgewear, a bit of sunning to the spine. Original price code of 150/150 still present. . First edition. A 'Landmark Book' for children, illustrated by Stephen Medvey. The Landmark series is perhaps one of the best series of historical and biographical books for children from the mid-20th century, and they are especially remarkable for the quality of the writing - in many cases, a Landmark book might be the only children's book by an author who is considered an expert in their field. Includes glossary of Hawaiian words and phrases, index. 183 pp. plus 2 pp list of other Landmark books. Illustrated endpapers.