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Book Synopsis The Golden Age of Waterskiing by : Kevin Desmond
Download or read book The Golden Age of Waterskiing written by Kevin Desmond and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Break out the suntan oil and wax the skis for this nostalgic look back at one of America's favorite summertime staples! From the first intrepid weekend warriors to strap on their snow skis and lash a length of rope to the back of their buddies' boats through the fabulous resort-town waterski shows of the 1950s and '60s, this comprehensive history features a wealth of evocative period photography in both color and black-and-white. Special focus is given to the development of equipment from the turm of the century to the 1960s, the rise of competitive skiing and waterskiing as entertainment.
Book Synopsis The Golden Age of Water-Skiing by : Kevin Desmond
Download or read book The Golden Age of Water-Skiing written by Kevin Desmond and published by . This book was released on 2004-04-01 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aquaplaning and then water-skiing developed from the early 1920s. This vol. covers modern skiing, in California then on the French Riviera in the 1930s. At first the recreation of a small and wealthy elite, water-skiing became a top competitive sport as well as a symbol of the post-war leisure class. The beautiful water-ski ballerinas Cypress Gardens in Florida rivaled even the charm and daring of Hollywood starlets in Technicolor. This book helps us re-live the most varied aspects of this sport in a moving and spectacular way. It passes from the comical nature of the most bizarre inventions to a tribute to the greatest modern champions, beginning with the most titled of all, Frenchman Patrice Martin, who has contributed an introduction. 100+ color and B&W photos.
Book Synopsis Crude Oil, Crude Money by : Thomas W. Lippman
Download or read book Crude Oil, Crude Money written by Thomas W. Lippman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-05-03 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The untold story of how Exxon, Mobil, Chevron, and Texaco teamed up with the CIA and Department of State to thwart the plans of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, who almost managed to reshape the Middle East. In 1954 Aristotle Onassis (long before he married Jacqueline Kennedy) made a bold business gamble: he tried to corner the crude oil shipping market by signing a deal with the King of Saudi Arabia. If it had worked, it would have reshaped the history of the Middle East. As it was, the proposed deal terrified British and U.S. oil companies and the Dulles brothers, who saw it as the first move in the nationalization of Saudi oil. Complicating things was the burgeoning Arab nationalist movement led by Egypt's newly elected president, Gamal Nasser. And of course there were the Soviets, now without Stalin, eager to build influence in the region. This little-known story about the collision of nationalism, money, celebrity, and oil sheds new light on the tangled history of the Middle East. Drawing on the author's immense knowledge of the Middle East and original research incorporating unexplored declassified documents, the book is an eye-opener for students of U.S. foreign policy, anyone interested in the global oil business, and scholars and historians of the role of the U.S. in the Arab world.
Download or read book Down by the Bay written by Matthew Booker and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: San Francisco Bay is the largest and most productive estuary on the Pacific Coast of North America. It is also home to the oldest and densest urban settlements in the American West. Focusing on human inhabitation of the Bay since Ohlone times, Down by the Bay reveals the ongoing role of nature in shaping that history. From birds to oyster pirates, from gold miners to farmers, from salt ponds to ports, this is the first history of the San Francisco Bay and Delta as both a human and natural landscape. It offers invaluable context for current discussions over the best management and use of the Bay in the face of sea level rise.
Download or read book A Dangerous Woman written by Susan Ronald and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Dangerous Woman is Susan Ronald's revealing biography of Florence Gould, fabulously wealthy socialite and patron of the arts, who hid a dark past as a Nazi collaborator in 1940’s Paris. Born in turn-of-the-century San Francisco to French parents, Florence moved to Paris at the age of eleven. Believing that only money brought respectability and happiness, she became the third wife of Frank Jay Gould, son of the railway millionaire Jay Gould. She guided Frank’s millions into hotels and casinos, creating a luxury hotel and casino empire. She entertained Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald, Pablo Picasso, Joseph Kennedy, and many Hollywood stars—like Charlie Chaplin, who became her lover. While the party ended for most Americans after the Crash of 1929, Frank and Florence stayed on, fearing retribution by the IRS. During the Occupation, Florence took several German lovers and hosted a controversial Nazi salon. As the Allies closed in, the unscrupulous Florence became embroiled in a notorious money laundering operation for Hermann Göring’s Aerobank. Yet after the war, not only did she avoid prosecution, but her vast fortune bought her respectability as a significant contributor to the Metropolitan Museum and New York University, among many others. It also earned her friends like Estée Lauder who obligingly looked the other way. A seductive and utterly amoral woman who loved to say “money doesn’t care who owns it,” Florence’s life proved a strong argument that perhaps money can buy happiness after all.
Download or read book Cypress Gardens written by Mary M. Flekke and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006-11-21 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida's first theme park, Cypress Gardens, was the brainchild of Richard Downing Dick" Pope Sr. With his wife, Julie Downing Pope, he transformed a marshy, lakeside property in Winter Haven into a magnificent garden. The park's first visitors in 1936 toured pathways surrounded by lush plants from around the world. Two years later, electric boats meandered through the park's winding, hand-dug canals. Water ski shows commenced in 1942, and the park became the "Water Ski Capital of the World." The Florida-shaped Esther Williams Swimming Pool still graces the shore of Lake Eloise. The park was a set for dozens of short feature films, a stage for beauty pageants, and a site for special television broadcasts. A butterfly garden, zoo, rides, and the small-town Southern Crossroads shopping and dining area remain popular features. Kent Buescher purchased Cypress Gardens in 2004, and today's expanded Cypress Gardens Adventure Park preserves the family-friendly appeal of Dick and Julie Pope's magnificent park."
Download or read book Boating written by and published by . This book was released on 1988-07 with total page 1306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Camper's Guide to Texas Parks, Lakes, and Forests by : Mickey Little
Download or read book Camper's Guide to Texas Parks, Lakes, and Forests written by Mickey Little and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 2005-11-03 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide from an expert camper who rates campsites throughout Texas including location, facilities, activities, sights, layout, fees and cautions. Photos give the flavor and attractions of many of the sites.
Book Synopsis Water Skiing and Wakeboarding by : Ben Favret
Download or read book Water Skiing and Wakeboarding written by Ben Favret and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 2010 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a crafty vet on the water looking to take your skills to the next level or a recreational rider interested in doing some eye-opening tricks for fun, Water Skiing and Wakeboarding is your guide to tearing up the water. Ben Favret's 25 years of competitive experience have produced numerous gold medals at all levels of competition. In Water Skiing and Wakeboarding, Favret teaches you how to perfect the skills and turn some heads---and do it safely. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn Hit the water and ride like the pros. Most important, have fun while doing it. Let Water Skiing and Wakeboarding be your one-stop resource to endless fun and an exhilarating experience on the water!
Download or read book Sullivan County written by John Conway and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First inhabited by the Lenape Indians and settled by European colonists in the seventeenth century, New Yorks Sullivan County has experienced several ages of prosperity and growth over the last two hundred years. Locals conceived of timber rafting in the eighteenth century to support the shipbuilding industry, followed by a prosperous tanning boom in the nineteenth century that supplied leather to the Union army. Finally, two periods of tourism, known as the Silver Age and Golden Age, capitalized on the areas fresh air, clean water and magnificent scenery. In this collection of images, local author and county historian John Conway provides a comprehensive look at this much-celebrated region.
Book Synopsis The Golden Age of the Racing Outboard by : Peter Hunn
Download or read book The Golden Age of the Racing Outboard written by Peter Hunn and published by . This book was released on 2001-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bygone age of outboard motor racing--the late 1920s to the early 1960s--is vividly captured in this all-encompassing reference. The origin of outboarding's great popularity--including its heyday race down the Hudson River to New York City--is featured, in addition to an in-depth look at Mercury Marine’s racing efforts and the company’s famous boss, Carl Kiekhaefer, and his "green onions.” Also included are lists of kit boats and plans and a glossary of terms to help enthusiasts new to the field.
Book Synopsis Outdoor Recreation in America by : Clayne R. Jensen
Download or read book Outdoor Recreation in America written by Clayne R. Jensen and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2006 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook provides comprehensive coverage of the development, regulation and management of outdoor recreation in America. The authors consider the challenges for outdoor recreation in the 21st century, such as its role within education, resources, planning and the environment.
Book Synopsis The Golden Age of Yachting by : L. Francis Herreshoff
Download or read book The Golden Age of Yachting written by L. Francis Herreshoff and published by Sheridan House, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: L. Francis Herreshoff came from a family that designed and built some of the finest yachts the world has ever seen.
Book Synopsis Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area and Ranger District, Ashley National Forest by :
Download or read book Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area and Ranger District, Ashley National Forest written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Colorado Camping written by Sarah Ryan and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2005-12-31 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natives and newcomers can agree on one thing: Colorado is a superlative state. It has more Fourteeners than any other state, more microbreweries per capita than any other state, the highest suspension bridge in the world, the world's largest natural hot springs pool, the tallest sand dunes in the United States, and the largest city park system in the country. If you are looking for the perfect place to camp in Colorado, your trip starts with "Moon Colorado Camping." It's the ideal resource for finding campsites--from secluded alpine hike-in spots to convenient roadside stopovers--throughout the entire state. Join expert author Sarah Ryan as she brings you: descriptions of camping options, ranging from state park campgrounds to RV parks; complete contact information and summaries of each campground's scenic features, facilities, and nearby recreation opportunities; expert tips on gear, safety, and first aid, weather, low-impact camping, and camping with kids; easy-to-use regional maps, driving directions to each campground, and details on fees, reservation services, and helpful websites.
Download or read book Hit It! written by Robert J. Reichert and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2003-03-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fact that water skiing will soon be elevated to Olympic status, is reason enough to celebrate the 80th birthday of water skiing. Another reason is that the International Water Ski Federation (IWSF), under Graziano Tognala, will bring water skiing to new heights. Graziano, who estimates that there are over 50 million water skiers around the world, has concerns, "Water skiing is a very attractive, athletic and spectacular sport, but we found out, that before 1997, it was not well known." Water skiing is now recognized by the Olympic Committee (IOC). We have retrace the history of water skiing over the past 8o years. It is an "American Original". The sport of water skiing was invented in July, 1922, in Minnesota. It was promoted in exhibitions around the country and exported to Europe, where it prospered. The French performed on water skis at the 1939 World's Fair in New York. That was the year that the American Water Ski Association was formed, and the first water ski tournaments were held. "A lot of water has gone over the dam" since the French showed us that water skiing had world-wide appeal. It is only fitting that the Committee for the Olympic Games - Athens 2004 (ATHOC) has proposed to the IOC to include water skiing at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.
Download or read book Mobil Travel Guide 2000 written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
