The History of Curling - A Concise Essay on this Popular Winter Sport Including its History, Principles and Rules - Couverture souple

Smith, Bertram

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 152870777X ISBN 13 : 9781528707770

Editeur : Read Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book contains a classic guide to the game of curling, looking at its history, equipment, different styles and techniques, and much more. Curling is a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles. It is related to bowls, boules and shuffleboard. Full of interesting historical information and practical instructions, this volume will appeal to curling enthusiasts with a particular interest in the history and development of the much-loved winter sport. Contents include: "A National Game", "A Game of Long Ago", "The Principles of Curling", "The Art of Curling", "The Skip", "The Single-Handed Game", "Curling in Scotland", "Curling in Switzerland", "Curling in Canada", and "Memories of the Ice". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Read Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 152870777X
• ISBN 13: 9781528707770
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 50
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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