Running Recollections and How to Train: being an Autobiography of A.R. Downer, Champion Sprinter of the World
Published by Gale & Polden, 1902
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used

Seller: Pastsport, London, United KingdomPastsport
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Condition: Used - Good
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Alfred Downer was Jamaican born but ran in Scotland and was one of the world's fastest men in the 1890s before being banned for professionalism. His autobiography includes tips on training as well as profiles of the leading sprinters of the Victorian era. 8vo. 150pp. Original illustrated red illustrated clothboards. covers worn and soiled, edges bumped, internally very good.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Running Recollections and How to Train: being an Autobiography of A.R. Downer, Champion Sprinter of the World
- Author
- Downer, A.R.
- Publisher
- Gale & Polden
- Publication year
- 1902
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Athletics & Olympics
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