Surf and Rescue : George Freeth and the Birth of California Beach Culture

Name: Surf and Rescue : George Freeth and the Birth of California Beach Culture
Brand: University of Illinois Press

University of Illinois Press

The mixed-race Hawaiian athlete George Freeth brought surfing to Venice, California, in 1907. Over the next twelve years, Freeth taught Southern Californians to surf and swim while creating a modern lifeguard service that transformed the beach into a destination for fun, leisure, and excitement. Patrick Moser places Freeth\u2019s inspiring life story against the rise of the Southern California beach culture he helped shape and define. Freeth made headlines with his rescue of seven fishermen, an act of heroism that highlighted his innovative lifeguarding techniques. But he also founded California's first surf club and coached both male and female athletes, including Olympic swimming champion and \u201Cfather of modern surfing\u201D Duke Kahanamoku. Often in financial straits, Freeth persevered as a\n\nSurf and Rescue\nGeorge Freeth and the Birth of California Beach Culture\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracke;