Women on Waves
A Cultural History of Surfing: From Ancient Goddesses and Hawaiian Queens to Malibu Movie Stars and Millennial Champions
$69.01
- Paperback
490 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2022
Summary
A captivating look at two centuries of surfing—”the Sport of Queens”—from Native Hawaiian royalty to the breakout style and jaw-dropping feats on the waves today.
Few subjects in the world of sports and or the outdoors is more timely or compelling than women’s surfing. From smart, strong, fearless women shattering records on 80-foot waves to professional athletes fighting for equal pay and a more fair and just playing field, these amazing, wave-riding warriors provide…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781639362141 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1639362142 |
| Author: | Jim Kempton |
| Publisher: | Pegasus Books |
| Imprint: | Pegasus Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 490 |
| Release Date: | 15 September 2022 |
| Weight: | 590g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 36mm |
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About The Author
Jim Kempton
Jim Kempton is the award-winning former editor in chief of SURFER magazine. He is the author of three books, including First We Surf, Then We Eat and Surfing: The Manual. Currently, he is the President of the California Surf Museum and served as project director for a 70-foot surf exploration vessel, the Indies Trader, which traversed the globe in search of new wave discoveries while mapping the location and health of the world’s reefs.
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