From Publishers Weekly Beach-goers will have a new appreciation for the surfside after reading Let's Go to the Beach: A History of Sun and Fun by the Sea by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk. From historical tidbits ("During the Roman conquest of Great Britain， swimming was featured in most military campaigns") to fashion facts (such as swimwear designs included in the chapter "From Bloomers to Bikinis")， the b&w photographs (e.g.， 1903 Luna Park， Coney Island， and rolling chairs on the boardwalk of Atlantic City in the 1930s) and text chronicle recreational activities through the ages. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information， Inc. From School Library Journal Gr 5-7-A lighthearted， lively， and concise history of bathing， from ancient Greece to modern-day America， including social history and a brief mention of segregated beaches. The development of modern swimwear is covered in great detail. Readers will be amazed to learn that late-19th-century women were covered from head to toe in a sort of flannel casing， with weights holding down the skirts-quite a long way to the thong! Sand castle contests， "Muscle Beach，" Annette Funicello， surfing， The Beach Boys， saltwater taffy- the list goes on and on. Readers familiar with beaches will recall their own memories， and those not fortunate enough to live near water will love the trip Van Steenwyk provides. This book is perfect for browsing and includes many illuminating black-and-white photographs. A great centerpiece for a summertime display.Jennifer Ralston， Harford County Public Library， Belcamp， MDCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information， Inc. See all Editorial Reviews
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