How the Young men were trained ?Basketball

Theodore de Bry / Jacques le Moyne (de Morgues)

Published by Theodore De Bry, 1591

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"How the Young men were trained" Original plate from Part 2 "Brevis Narratio" of De Bry's famous set of "Grands Voyages". Theodore De Bry (1528-1598) -Page 9.5 x 13 inches (23 x 33cm) approx -Year: 1591 (This image is from the German 1st Edition of 1591) -Very good condition. Professionally restored page. This plate gives an account of the early expeditions of the French to Florida under Jean Ribaut (1562), Rene de Laudoniere (1564) and Dominique de Gourgues (1567). The account of the Laudonniere expedition was written by Jacques le Moyne (de Morgues), an artist who accompanied the expedition. He escaped massacre by the Spaniards at Fort Caroline and went to England, with the drawings he had made, where he died. After his death his manuscripts and drawings were sold by his widow to De Bry who published them in this volume. It is one of the earliest descriptions of Florida and the first to be clearly illustrated and to describe the local peoples, including the Timucuan Indian tribe. The text reads: " The young men were trained in running and those who could run the longest distance were given special prizes. They were also coached, especially in archery. Then they played a certain ball game in the following manner. In the middle of an open space a post was erected, about eight or nine yards high, on top of which was a rectangular wooden frame, woven from rushes. The one who managed to hit it with a ball was awarded a certain prize. Apart from this, they also enjoyed hunting and fishing very much.". Seller Inventory # ABE-1646135656818

Bibliographic Details

Title: How the Young men were trained ?Basketball

Publisher: Theodore De Bry

Publication Date: 1591

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good