To the ancient Hawaiians, surfing was a national pastime that had tremendous significance. Surfing traces the history of the sport from those ancient times through the mid 1960s, by which time it had become and international passion. This revised edition of the 1966 classic features extensive photographs and illustrations, a new introduction by the authors, and articles by Mark Twain and Jack London recounting their observations on surfing. The text also explores the development of the surfboard and follows surfing s timeline from the earliest legends to the accomplishments of modern surfing heroes.