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Surf and Rescue: George Freeth and the Birth of California Beach Culture
By Moser, Patrick
- ISBN
- 9780252086526
- Publisher
- Univ. of Illinois
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Starred Review on May 1, 2022 | Arts {}amp; Humanities
Now that beach property is the ne plus ultra of luxury, it's easy to forget that American waterfronts were once undesirable, neglected landscapes and the ocean was considered more menacing than salubrious. In this deeply researched history, Moser (French literature, Drury Univ.; The Surfer's Code) tells the fascinating story of an aquatic polymath whose abbreviated life was devoted to establishing lifeguards and surfers as legitimate professionals. Born on Oa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
