Buy this book on-line Van Steenwyk, Elizabeth : Let's Go to the Beach : A History of Sun and Fun by the SeaHenry Holt and Company, New York, 2001 ISBN 0805062351
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. An interesting history of the usage of beaches and the social customs attached thereto, especially in America, revealing much fascinating trivia and factoids, including the evolution of the bathing suit, the rules and restrictions, health and recreational issues, much more, the text replete with many nice historical photographs. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, chronology, various lists, bibliography, indexed, 144pp., remainders mark. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Van Steenwyk, Elizabeth : Let's Go to the Beach : A History of Sun and Fun by the Sea. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including out of print books, antiquarian books, collectables, fine bindings and out-of-print books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |