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This book offers a broad but deep look at the beginning stages of skating as a mode of recreation and later a sport. Starting in the late 1700s and continuing through to 1900, it explores the fascinating history of skating and ice skating throughout the 19th century. The author takes the reader through the creation of the first ice skating clubs, the development of skating as a competitive sport and more, while exploring the evolving culture and fashion surrounding the activity. Along with explaining the origins and evolution of figure skating, the author considers skating's impact on society, fashion, and leisure time, and discusses famous skaters, figure skating competitions, and the many ways in which skating shaped social interaction, fashion, and even tourism. This book will charm anyone interested in the history of ice skating as both a sport and a social phenomenon.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a broad but deep look at the beginning stages of skating as a mode of recreation and later a sport. Starting in the late 1700s and continuing through to 1900, it explores the fascinating history of skating and ice skating throughout the 19th century. The author takes the reader through the creation of the first ice skating clubs, the development of skating as a competitive sport and more, while exploring the evolving culture and fashion surrounding the activity. Along with explaining the origins and evolution of figure skating, the author considers skating's impact on society, fashion, and leisure time, and discusses famous skaters, figure skating competitions, and the many ways in which skating shaped social interaction, fashion, and even tourism. This book will charm anyone interested in the history of ice skating as both a sport and a social phenomenon. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527634909_0
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