The Book of Rowing

Paperback.1999 Updated First Edition, 1st Printing of 1988 original. A VERY GOOD, bright, clean, tight copy. "In the ten years since this landmark book appeared, rowing has enjoyed a huge upsurge in popularity with men, women, and children of all ages taking to the lakes, rivers, and harbors of America to experience the appeal of this most alluring and romantic of sports. Experienced rower and journalist David Churbuck takes the reader through a colorful history from rowing's beginnings as a team sport on England's Thames to its pinnacle at the Olympic Games." PROLIFICALLY ILLUSTRATED in over 60 vintage black-and-white photographs and drawings (many full-page) with accompanying descriptive captions. "Nineteen chapters cover such topics as women in rowing, training, international competition, the history of the famous rowing clubs, and how to row, both recreationally and competively. With a bibliography; a list of rowing teams and organizations; a glossary of terms; a list of races and regattas; an equipment source guide". 295 pages. GN2.…