Among the Nudists - Early Naturism: Home Farm Books (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781443740784)

Originally published in London 1931. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork A study of early nudism or naturism in Europe and America. The first book providing firm evidence that the enjoyment of nakedness does not emanate from cranks, aesthetes or emotionally unstable people, but from athletic, out of door folk with plenty of energy and the wish for a healthier and happier life. Contains black and white vintage photographs of nudists. Contents Include: Nacktkultur Assails Us. Arrival at the land of the naked men. Initiation. The beach without bathing suits. Morning gymnastics. A dance at the inn. Hamburg-Nudity among the working classes. French Nudists and Naturists. A Chateau in Normandy. The spread of Nudism in Europe. The Philosophy of Nudism. America and Nudity. Keywords: Farm Books Europe And America Dating Nudism Emotionally Unstable Nudists Vintage Photographs Bathing Suits Nakedness Naturism Cranks Naked Men 1900s Naturists Normandy Gymnastics Initiation Nudity Black And White Artwork

Author: Frances Merrill
ISBN-10: 1443740780
ISBN-13: 9781443740784
Publisher: Home Farm Books
Language: English
Published: 11/04/2008
Pages: 292
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 8.76h x 5.74w x 1.01d