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Hula Girls and Surfer Boys 1870-1940
Mark Blackburn
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Description for Hula Girls and Surfer Boys 1870-1940
Paperback. Over 270 original photographs and post card images are presented chronologically from 1870 to 1940 to portray the evolving styles and popularity of these icons of Hawaii. The Hula and surfing traditions both are deeply rooted in legend and myth. Num Pages: 112 pages, 270 color photos. BIC Classification: WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 282 x 10. Weight in Grams: 570.
Hula and surfing represent the quintessential Hawaiian experience. Over 270 original photographs and postcard images are presented chronologically from 1870 to 1940 to powerfully portray the evolving styles and popularity of these icons of Hawai`i. The Hula and surfing traditions both are deeply rooted in legend and myth and Hula dancing was actually outlawed for over 60 years. Surfboards were highly prized by the ancients and the sport became reserved for Hawai`i's kings. These enchanting images include famous personalities like Duke Kahanamoku, as well as unknown practitioners of their arts.
Hula and surfing represent the quintessential Hawaiian experience. Over 270 original photographs and postcard images are presented chronologically from 1870 to 1940 to powerfully portray the evolving styles and popularity of these icons of Hawai`i. The Hula and surfing traditions both are deeply rooted in legend and myth and Hula dancing was actually outlawed for over 60 years. Surfboards were highly prized by the ancients and the sport became reserved for Hawai`i's kings. These enchanting images include famous personalities like Duke Kahanamoku, as well as unknown practitioners of their arts.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
Number of Pages
112
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764310423
SKU
V9780764310423
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Ref
99-2
About Mark Blackburn
Mark Blackburn, a passionate collector of Polynesian arts, owns Mona Kea Gallery in Hilo, Hawai`i and an import business in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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