Sand in Our Souls: The Beach in Australian History by Leone Huntsman - 2002-04-28

Melbourne University, 2002. Trade paperback. Very good. moderate shelfwear, some dog eared pages. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 264 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.

UsedGood. Cover has some wear and fading along spine. Some wear and marks on page edges. Clean pages.

Melbourne University Press, Carlton South, 2001. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Cartoons & photographs. Second-hand copy, no damage to describe. Using contemporary art works, cartoons, & black-and-white photographs, the book looks at the social history, customs, and general history of the beaches, albeit with an emphasis on New South Wales. The book began its life as a thesis exploring perceptions of the beach in Australian literature. The book contains chapter notes and an extensive bibliography (very extensive) & index. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. X, 254 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Cartoons & photographs. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Sociology & Culture; Australia; History. ISBN: 0522849458. ISBN/EAN: 9780522849455. Inventory No: 0275963. . 9780522849455

Melbourne, Carlton South: Melbourne University Press (MUP), 2001. 1st ed.. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, few black & white drawings, light toning inside covers & page edges, spine little faded, minor edgewear. 251 pp. Leone Huntsman describes the forces and pressures that encouraged or impeded the enjoyment by Australians of their sand and surf, from early enjoyment of bathing, through nearly a century of repressive restrictions, and finally to freedom won in the face of drawn-out opposition. The author looks at the development of a distinctively popular Australian beach culture.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Melbourne University Press, 2001-10-15. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!