Title
Waterman: The Life And Times Of Duke Kahanamoku,Used
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Waterman is the first comprehensive biography of Duke Kahanamoku (18901968): swimmer, surfer, Olympic gold medalist, Hawaiian icon, waterman.Long before Michael Phelps and Mark Spitz made their splashes in the pool, Kahanamoku emerged from the backwaters of Waikiki to become Americas first superstar Olympic swimmer. The original human fish set dozens of world records and topped the world rankings for more than a decade; his rivalry with Johnny Weissmuller transformed competitive swimming from an insignificant sideshow into a headliner event.Kahanamoku used his Olympic renown to introduce the sport of surfriding, an activity unknown beyond the Hawaiian Islands, to the world. Standing proudly on his traditional wooden longboard, he spread surfing from Australia to the Hollywood crowd in California to New Jersey. No American athlete has influenced two sports as profoundly as Kahanamoku did, and yet he remains an enigmatic and underappreciated figure: a darkskinned Pacific Islander who encountered and overcame racism and ignorance long before the likes of Joe Louis, Jesse Owens, and Jackie Robinson.Kahanamokus connection to his homeland was equally important. He was born when Hawaii was an independent kingdom; he served as the sheriff of Honolulu during Pearl Harbor and World War II and as a globetrotting Ambassador of Aloha afterward; he died not long after Hawaii attained statehood. As one sportswriter put it, Duke was Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey combined down here.In Waterman, awardwinning journalist David Davis examines the remarkable life of Duke Kahanamoku, in and out of the water.Purchase the audio edition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the biography 'Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku'? A: The biography focuses on the life of Duke Kahanamoku, highlighting his achievements as an Olympic swimmer, surfer, and cultural icon of Hawaii.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Waterman'? A: The author of 'Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku' is David Davis, an award-winning journalist.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains a total of 354 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Waterman' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Waterman'? A: 'Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku' was published on October 1, 2015.
- Q: Is 'Waterman' a first edition? A: Yes, 'Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku' is a first edition.
- Q: What category does the book fall under? A: 'Waterman' is categorized under Biographies & Memoirs.
- Q: What key themes are explored in the biography? A: The biography explores themes of sportsmanship, cultural heritage, and overcoming adversity, particularly through Kahanamoku's experiences with racism and his role as an ambassador for surfing.
- Q: Is there any information on Duke Kahanamoku's impact on surfing? A: Yes, the book discusses how Kahanamoku introduced surfing to a global audience and significantly influenced the sport's popularity.
- Q: What makes Duke Kahanamoku a significant figure in sports history? A: Duke Kahanamoku is significant for being America's first superstar Olympic swimmer and for his pioneering role in popularizing surfing worldwide.