A History of Skiing - A Concise Essay on This Popular Winter Sport Including Its History, Equipment, Different Styles and Techniques

E Wroughton

ISBN 10: 152870780X / ISBN 13: 9781528707800

Published by Read Books, GB, 2018

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Seller Inventory # LU-9781528707800

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History of Skiing - A Concise Essay on This Popular Winter Sport Including Its History, Equipment, Different Styles and Techniques
• Publisher: Read Books, GB
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 152870780X
• ISBN 13: 9781528707800
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 5.5W x 0.18H x 8.5D inches 5.5 inches width by 0.18 inches height by 8.5 inches depth
• Weight: 104 grams

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Synopsis

This vintage book explores the subject of skiing. Skiing is a means of transport, a recreational activity and a competitive winter sport in which the participant uses skis to move on snow. This illustrated volume looks at the history of the sport, as well as equipment, different styles and techniques, and much more; making it perfect for those with an interest in the origins and development of this universally-enjoyed winter sport. Contents include: "The Antiquity and Renaissance of Ski", "Countries in Which Ski-Running is Practised", "Outfit", "The Elements of Ski-Running", "The Snow and its Peculiarities", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.