Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330075811 ISBN 13: 9781330075814
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a guide to the exciting world of table tennis, a game that swept through England and is just beginning to catch on in America. The author captures the excitement of the game, describing its unique features and comparing it to its ancestor, lawn tennis. The book delves into the nuances of the game, including the different types of strokes, techniques like serving and half-volleying, and the strategies involved in placing shots. It explores the controversy surrounding the best type of racquet, advocating for the wooden racquet over the then-popular vellum or gut options. The author also offers an engaging glimpse into the social scene of the time, describing the enthusiasm for the game in England, even among prominent figures in business and finance. The book goes beyond simple instructions, providing a fascinating commentary on the cultural impact of table tennis, highlighting its appeal across social classes and its role in bridging divides. Through its insightful observations, the book offers a unique perspective on the early days of table tennis, capturing the excitement and cultural significance of a sport that was just finding its footing. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330075811 ISBN 13: 9781330075814
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330075811 ISBN 13: 9781330075814
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1528048814 ISBN 13: 9781528048811
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1528048814 ISBN 13: 9781528048811
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.