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The Pump House Gang
Book • 2024
Published in 1968, 'The Pump House Gang' is a collection of essays by Tom Wolfe that explores various subcultures of the 1960s.
The book delves into the phenomenon of 'starting your own league,' where individuals, including surfers, motorcyclists, and others, retreat from traditional social hierarchies.
Wolfe's writing is characterized by his brilliant style, provocative commentary, and entertaining narrative, making this work a quintessential representation of his journalistic and literary prowess.
The book delves into the phenomenon of 'starting your own league,' where individuals, including surfers, motorcyclists, and others, retreat from traditional social hierarchies.
Wolfe's writing is characterized by his brilliant style, provocative commentary, and entertaining narrative, making this work a quintessential representation of his journalistic and literary prowess.
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