Amazing surfing stories /
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| Author / Creator: | Wade, Alex, 1966- |
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| Imprint: | Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley Nautical, c2012. |
| Description: | xiii, 209 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9125189 |
| Summary: | This eclectic mix of surfing stories has something for everyone, from classic tales of monster waves and epic battles to stories of when life among the breakers goes wrong. There are accounts of death and disaster, as well as bravery and triumph. The bizarre and the extreme rub shoulders with perfect breaks and beautiful beaches. Be thrilled by legendary surfers, as well as learning about local heroes who never made the headlines. Each compelling tale has been chosen to stoke the fire of armchair surfers and hardcore wave-riders alike, and many are illustrated with colour photographs. |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 209 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781119942542 1119942543 |
