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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 ...

Skating on Ice" is a vintage guide to ice skating, looking at its history and origins, literature, techniques, and equipment, and much more. Ice skating involved moving skates attached to the feet to propel the skater across a sheet of ice. This can be done for a variety of reasons, including exercise, leisure, travelling, and various sports. Wonderfully illustrated and full of timeless information, "Skating on Ice" is highly recommend for ska...

This book contains a comprehensive guide to learning Jiu-Jitsu and adopting the life style and diet of its practitioners. Jujutsu, also referred to as Jujitsu or Jiu-Jitsu, is a Japanese style of martial art and close combat that concentrates on defeating an armed opponent both with or without a short weapon. "Ju" means soft or flexible, while "Jutsu" means "art" or "technique" and refers to the use of your opponent's force against themselves....

This vintage book contains a 57-page introductory guide to gymnastics using flying rings. Flying rings refers to a gymnastics event similar to still rings, with the exception being that the person grips a pair of hanging rings and swings while performing various stunts. For each position dealt with in this guide there is a description, explanation, and instructions, as well as a photograph of the manoeuvre being executed by a professional. Thi...

This vintage book contains a simple, beginner-friendly guide to Jiu-Jitsu. Jiu-Jitsu, also referred to as Jujitsu, is a Japanese style of martial art and close combat that concentrates on defeating an armed opponent both with or without a short weapon. "Ju" means soft or flexible, while "Jutsu" means "art" or "technique" and refers to the use of your opponent's force against themselves. This volume contains useful illustrations and simple, cle...

This vintage book contains a simple, beginner-friendly guide to Jiu-Jitsu. Jujutsu, also referred to as Jujitsu or Jiu-Jitsu, is a Japanese style of martial art and close combat that concentrates on defeating an armed opponent both with or without a short weapon. "Ju" means soft or flexible, while "Jutsu" means "art" or "technique" and refers to the use of your opponent's force against themselves. This volume contains useful illustrations and ...

Gymnasts and Gymnastics" is a vintage guide to simple gymnastics by John H. Howard. Within it, Howard explains the benefits of gymnastics and offers simple, illustrated instructions for how they should be performed, explaining the techniques, apparatus, benefits, common mistakes, and much more. This vintage guide contains a wealth of information that will be of utility to those with an interest in keeping fit, especially at home or with little...

This vintage book contains an overview of various winter sports, offering historical information on their origins and evolution as well as information on how, where, when, and why they are played. Including helpful diagrams and wonderful illustrations, this classic book is not to be missed by winter sport enthusiasts and collectors of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "Bandy", "Curling", "A National Game", "A Game of Long Ago", "T...

Divers and Diving" is a vintage book on diving, looking in detail at its history and developments in equipment, technique, and purpose. With detailed descriptions of every aspect of diving as well as interesting accounts of notable historical dives and salvage operations, this volume constitutes a must-have for those with an interest in the history and evolution of diving. Contents include: "Diving in Olden Days", "What Water Pressure Means", ...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to using dumbbells and Indian clubs for the exercise purposes. Profusely-illustrated and written in clear, plain language, "The Dum-Bell and Indian Club" is a timeless handbook that will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in exercise of this nature. Contents include: "Position", "First Exercise", "Second Exercise", "Third Exercise", "Fourth Exercise", "Fifth Exercise", "Sixth E...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to preparing and training for a wide variety of sports, including running, high jump, boxing, hammer throwing, baseball, and many more. It also includes general advice for the sportspeople, with chapters on clothing, muscle building, diet, etc. This timeless volume is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in sport, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of thi...

First published in 1873, this is an extensive and comprehensive handbook containing the rules of a wide rage of sports. From dog-fighting and ratting to billiards and boating, this volume really does contain the rules for almost every sport conceivable. "Manual of Sporting Rules" constitutes a must-have for serious sports fans and would make for a fine addition to any collection. Contents include: "Trap Sporting Rules", "Dog Fighting and Ratti...

This vintage book offers the reader a complete and comprehensive guide to boxing, with chapters on every aspect of the sport from frame of mind and composure, to tripping, wrestling, and beyond. Written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated, this timeless handbook will appeal to all with a practical interest in the sport, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Object and Ben...

First published in 1884, this volume constitutes a detailed and practical treatise on the health benefits of cycling and how to benefit from them. Although old, it contains much in the way of timeless information, making it of considerable utility to modern readers with an interest in healthy living and cycling. With chapters on everything from diet to sleep and drunkenness on the road, this vintage handbook is not to be missed by cycling enth...

Indian clubs', or 'Iranian clubs' belong to a category of exercise equipment used for developing strength, and in juggling. In appearance, they resemble elongated bowling-pins, and are commonly made out of wood. They come in all shapes and sizes however, ranging from a few pounds each, to fifty pounds, and are commonly swung in certain patterns as part of exercise programs. They were often used in class formats, predominantly in Iran, where me...

Indian clubs', or 'Iranian clubs' belong to a category of exercise equipment used for developing strength, and in juggling. In appearance, they resemble elongated bowling-pins, and are commonly made out of wood. They come in all shapes and sizes however, ranging from a few pounds each, to fifty pounds, and are commonly swung in certain patterns as part of exercise programs. They were often used in class formats, predominantly in Iran, where me...

In the 21st century - the age of the budget airline - where quick and reliable air travel is available to a large segment of society, it seems hard to comprehend that it is less than 250 years since the first human took to the skies. Although the wing of the bird seemed like the most obvious natural mechanism to attempt replicate, it was actually contained hot air, as demonstrated by the Montgolfiers and their balloon, that gave birth to the...

Indian clubs', or 'Iranian clubs' belong to a category of exercise equipment used for developing strength, and in juggling. In appearance, they resemble elongated bowling-pins, and are commonly made out of wood. They come in all shapes and sizes however, ranging from a few pounds each, to fifty pounds, and are commonly swung in certain patterns as part of exercise programs. They were often used in class formats, predominantly in Iran, where me...

In the 21st century - the age of the budget airline - where quick and reliable air travel is available to a large segment of society, it seems hard to comprehend that it is less than 250 years since the first human took to the skies. Although the wing of the bird seemed like the most obvious natural mechanism to attempt replicate, it was actually contained hot air, as demonstrated by the Montgolfiers and their balloon, that gave birth to the e...

In the 21st century - the age of the budget airline - where quick and reliable air travel is available to a large segment of society, it seems hard to comprehend that it is less than 250 years since the first human took to the skies. Although the wing of the bird seemed like the most obvious natural mechanism to attempt replicate, it was actually contained hot air, as demonstrated by the Montgolfiers and their balloon, that gave birth to the...