The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Races: A Chronicle of the Contests on the Thames in Which University Crews Have Borne a Part, From A. D. 1829 to A. D. 1869, Compiled From the University Club Books and O - Hardcover

William Fisher Macmichael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484427709 ISBN 13: 9780484427708

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Relive the famed Oxford and Cambridge boat races through history .

This long-running chronicle gathers the contests on the Thames from 1829 to 1869, drawn from university records and contemporary accounts to illuminate the rivalry, the crews, and the courses.

Framed as a historical account, it presents the races with maps of the courses and an index of names, plus an introduction that explores rowing as both art and recreation. Readers will encounter the evolution of technique, training, and teamwork that underpinned some of the sport’s earliest, most memorable showdowns.

• A detailed, period-by-period record of each race and its key players
• Maps illustrating the racing routes and the geography of the Thames courses
• Background context on rowing’s development and its cultural value
• Notes and commentary drawn from university club records and authentic sources

Ideal for readers of sports history and fans of rowing who want backstory, nuance, and a window into early modern university athletics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484427709
• ISBN 13: 9780484427708
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 400