The Book of Rowing

David C. Churbuck

ISBN 10: 0879517093 / ISBN 13: 9780879517090

Published by Overlook Books, U.S.A., 1999

About this Item

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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of Rowing
• Publisher: Overlook Books, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0879517093
• ISBN 13: 9780879517090
• Binding: Pictorial Softcover. Paperback
• Edition: First Thus
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued

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Synopsis

One of the world's most popular outdoor fitness activities, rowing is also a sport with a romantic and alluring history. Experienced rower and journalist David Churbuck takes the reader through the sport's colorful history, gorgeously illustrated with over 60 black-and-white photographs and drawings. This attractive large-format book is perfect for the experienced rower and will also inspire anyone interested in exploring the thrill of rowing.

About the Author

D.C. Churbuck attended Yale University, where he was on the varsity heavyweight crew. He is a journalist who lives in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and now rows with the Union Boat Club, in Boston.