Surfing: A History of the Ancient Hawaiian Sport

Surfing traces the history of the sport from its beginnings in ancient Hawaii through the mid-1960s.

This revised edition of the 1966 classic features extensive illustrations, a new introduction, and articles by Mark Twain and Jack London recounting their observations on surfing.

The book also explores the development of the surfboard and follows surfing's timeline from the earliest legends to the accomplishments of modern surfing heroes.

Book Details

Author: Ben R. Finney
Paperback: 117 pages
Publisher: Pomegranate; Rev Sub edition
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0876545940
ISBN-13: 978-0876545942
Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 9 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds