A Book of Winter Sports

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English

Hutson Street Press
22 May 2025

The Earth: natural history general; Winter sports

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""A Book of Winter Sports"" captures the essence and enthusiasm surrounding winter activities at the beginning of the 20th century. With the subtitle ""An Attempt to Catch the Spirit of the Keen Joys of the Winter Season,"" this volume explores various winter sports and their cultural significance. Readers will discover a charming portrayal of winter recreation, reflecting the era's passion for outdoor pursuits and the unique challenges and pleasures of engaging with nature during the colder months.

This book offers a glimpse into a bygone era, appealing to historians, sports enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the evolution of leisure activities. It serves as a valuable historical record, showcasing the equipment, techniques, and societal attitudes toward winter sports that have shaped modern recreational practices. Experience the keen joys of winter through the eyes of those who lived it over a century ago.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Imprint: Hutson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 730g
ISBN: 9781023879491
ISBN 10: 1023879492
Pages: 398
Publication Date: 22 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active