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Author:

Finney, Ben R.

Title:

Surfing : a history of the ancient Hawaiian sport / Ben Finney and James D. Houston.

Edition:

Rev. ed.

Publisher:

Pomegranate Artbooks,

Copyright Date:

c1996

Description:

117 p. : ill., maps ; 23 x 28 cm.

Subject:

Surfing--Hawaii--History.
Surfing--History.

Other Authors:

Houston, James D.

Notes:

Rev. ed. of: Surfing, the sport of Hawaiian kings. [1966]. Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-117).

Summary:

Traces the history of surfing from ancient times through the mid-1960s, discussing its significance to life in early Hawaii; examines the development of the surfboard; and includes articles by Mark Twain and Jack London about their experiences with the sport.

ISBN:

9780876545942 (pbk.)
0876545940 (pbk.)

LCCN:

95052233

Locations:

GVPC501 -- Monroe Public Library (Monroe)