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Chita
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Chita

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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

"Chita: A Memory of Last Island" is a haunting and evocative tale by Lafcadio Hearn, first published in 1889. Set against the backdrop of the devastating 1856 hurricane that destroyed Last Island, Louisiana, the story weaves together elements of romance, tragedy, and the raw power of nature. Hearn's lyrical prose captures the beauty and fragility of the island paradise before its destruction, and the resilience of its inhabitants in the face of overwhelming loss.

The story follows the intertwined fates of Chita, a young woman of mixed heritage, and the other residents of Last Island as they confront the approaching storm. "Chita" is more than just a historical account; it is a meditation on the impermanence of life and the enduring power of memory. This edition brings Hearn's masterpiece to a new generation of readers, preserving the historical and literary value of this classic work.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hutson Street Press
Date
22 May 2025
Pages
196
ISBN
9781023853361

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

"Chita: A Memory of Last Island" is a haunting and evocative tale by Lafcadio Hearn, first published in 1889. Set against the backdrop of the devastating 1856 hurricane that destroyed Last Island, Louisiana, the story weaves together elements of romance, tragedy, and the raw power of nature. Hearn's lyrical prose captures the beauty and fragility of the island paradise before its destruction, and the resilience of its inhabitants in the face of overwhelming loss.

The story follows the intertwined fates of Chita, a young woman of mixed heritage, and the other residents of Last Island as they confront the approaching storm. "Chita" is more than just a historical account; it is a meditation on the impermanence of life and the enduring power of memory. This edition brings Hearn's masterpiece to a new generation of readers, preserving the historical and literary value of this classic work.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hutson Street Press
Date
22 May 2025
Pages
196
ISBN
9781023853361