Surf: A Summer Pilgrimage is a book written by Saul Wright and first published in 1881. The book is a travelogue and tells the story of the author's journey to various surf spots along the coast of North America during the summer of 1880. The book is divided into chapters, each of which describes a different location and the surfing conditions there. The author also provides detailed descriptions of the local culture and people he encounters during his travels.Throughout the book, Wright shares his passion for surfing and ...
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Surf: A Summer Pilgrimage is a book written by Saul Wright and first published in 1881. The book is a travelogue and tells the story of the author's journey to various surf spots along the coast of North America during the summer of 1880. The book is divided into chapters, each of which describes a different location and the surfing conditions there. The author also provides detailed descriptions of the local culture and people he encounters during his travels.Throughout the book, Wright shares his passion for surfing and his love of the ocean. He describes the thrill of catching a wave and the sense of freedom and exhilaration that comes with it. He also discusses the history of surfing and its roots in Polynesian culture.Surf: A Summer Pilgrimage is not only a travelogue and a history of surfing, but also a meditation on the beauty and power of nature. Wright's descriptions of the ocean and the landscapes he encounters are vivid and poetic, and he often reflects on the spiritual significance of his experiences. The book is a classic of surfing literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the sport or the culture surrounding it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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