Boating, with an Introduction by the Rev. Edmond Warre, D.D., and a Chapter on Rowing at Eton by R. Harvey Mason - Large Paper Edition (The Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes)

Woodgate, W.B.; Warre, Edmond; Mason, R. Harvey; His Grace the Duke of Beaufort; Watson, Alfred E.T.

Published by Longmans, Green & Co. / Spottiswoode and Co., 1888

About this Item

Large paper edition, #93 of 250 copies. Rebacked, nicely matching the color of the original spine and corners (the texture is a bit different, but tough to notice without looking closely), original dark green end sheets preserved. Hinges reinforced, boards lightly soiled, frontispiece, tissue guard, and title page foxed, a couple minor blemishes to a few other page margins. 1888 Hard Cover. xiv, 364 pp. Engraved frontispiece and plates from illustrations by Frank Dadd and from photographs. Includes: Introduction; The Rise of Modern Oarsmanship; Scientific Oarsmanship; Coaching; The Captain; The Coxswain and Steering; Sliding Seats; Four-oars; Pair-oars; Sculling; Boat-building and Dimensions; Training; Rowing Clubs; The Amateur, His History and Description; Rowing at Eton College; Watermen and Professionals; Laws of Boat-racing (Their History, and Rules of the Road); 'The Temple of Fame;' Appendix; Index.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Boating, with an Introduction by the Rev. Edmond Warre, D.D., and a Chapter on Rowing at Eton by R. Harvey Mason - Large Paper Edition (The Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes)
• Publisher: Longmans, Green & Co. / Spottiswoode and Co.
• Publication Date: 1888
• Language: English
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 49 ounces