A wondrous, uproarious, and surprisingly informative account of a year
spend surfing, Caught Inside marks the arrival of an exuberant new
voice of the outdoors. This remarkable narrative of Daniel Duane's life
on the water is enhanced by good-humored explanations of the physics of
wave dynamics, the intricate art of surfboard design, and lyrical,
sharp-eyed descriptions of the flora and fauna of the Pacific
wilderness. From Captain Cook and Mark Twain to Robinson Jeffers and
Jack London, from portraits of famous (and infamous) surfers to an
analysis of Gidget's perverse significance, Duane expertly uncovers the
myths and symbols bound up in one of our most vibrant and recognizably
American subjects.