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Surfing: A History of the Ancient Hawaiian Sport
Surfing A History of the Ancient Hawaiian Sport Author:Ben R. Finney, James D. Houston, Ben Finney, Ben R. Surfing, the Sport of Hawaiian Kings Finney 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 follow... more »s surfings timeline from the earliest legends to the accomplishments of modern surfing heroes. By Ben Finney and James D. Houston. 120 pages, approximately 50 black-and-white historical photographs, with maps and diagrams, size: 10 3/4 x 9". Smythe-sewn paperbound book.« less