Author: Peter Matthews
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810867818
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
While the earliest evidence of organized running can be traced back to Egypt in 3800 BCE, the modern sport of track and field evolved from rural games and church and folk festivals, and rules were drawn up in the final quarter of the 19th century in those advanced societies where enough people had the leisure time to indulge their fancies. Today, in addition to the running events, track and field includes such events as the high jump, pole vault, long jump, shot, discus, javelin, hammer, and decathlon. The Historical Dictionary of Track and Field covers the history of this sport through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on key figures, places, competitions, and governing bodies within the sport. This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of track and field.
Historical Dictionary of Track and Field
Author: Peter Matthews
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810867818
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
While the earliest evidence of organized running can be traced back to Egypt in 3800 BCE, the modern sport of track and field evolved from rural games and church and folk festivals, and rules were drawn up in the final quarter of the 19th century in those advanced societies where enough people had the leisure time to indulge their fancies. Today, in addition to the running events, track and field includes such events as the high jump, pole vault, long jump, shot, discus, javelin, hammer, and decathlon. The Historical Dictionary of Track and Field covers the history of this sport through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on key figures, places, competitions, and governing bodies within the sport. This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of track and field.
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810867818
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
While the earliest evidence of organized running can be traced back to Egypt in 3800 BCE, the modern sport of track and field evolved from rural games and church and folk festivals, and rules were drawn up in the final quarter of the 19th century in those advanced societies where enough people had the leisure time to indulge their fancies. Today, in addition to the running events, track and field includes such events as the high jump, pole vault, long jump, shot, discus, javelin, hammer, and decathlon. The Historical Dictionary of Track and Field covers the history of this sport through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on key figures, places, competitions, and governing bodies within the sport. This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of track and field.
The Times Index
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Category : Times (London, England)
Languages : en
Pages : 1768
Book Description
Indexes the Times, Sunday times and magazine, Times literary supplement, Times educational supplement, Times educational supplement Scotland, and the Times higher education supplement.
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Category : Times (London, England)
Languages : en
Pages : 1768
Book Description
Indexes the Times, Sunday times and magazine, Times literary supplement, Times educational supplement, Times educational supplement Scotland, and the Times higher education supplement.
The Athletic world and journal of English sports
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Languages : en
Pages : 500
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Languages : en
Pages : 500
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The Bicentennial of the United States of America
Author: American Revolution Bicentennial Administration
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Category : American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976..
Languages : en
Pages : 540
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Category : American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976..
Languages : en
Pages : 540
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Army, Navy, Air Force Journal and Register
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1314
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1314
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The Post Magazine and Insurance Monitor
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Category : Insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 1128
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Category : Insurance
Languages : en
Pages : 1128
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The Newarker
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 364
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 364
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Daily Graphic
Author: Sam Clegg
Publisher: Graphic Communications Group
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Languages : en
Pages : 16
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Publisher: Graphic Communications Group
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Languages : en
Pages : 16
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The Daily News Almanac and Political Register for ...
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Category : Almanacs, American
Languages : en
Pages : 746
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Category : Almanacs, American
Languages : en
Pages : 746
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Rainbow Quest
Author: Sandra Wright Sutherland
Publisher: Iris Press (West)
ISBN: 0964524341
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
She was America's first World Road Champion, yet today few know her name. She raced to victory as Russian tanks lined the streets on the toughest course ever offered to Women's World road competition. She won the coveted Rainbow Jersey against teams from 11 nations after crashing on the rain-drenched course. The closer she came to her dream of racing on an Italian team, the harder her family fought to force her home. This is the true story of Audrey Phleger McElmury Levonas, possibly the greatest female road cyclist America has ever produced.
Publisher: Iris Press (West)
ISBN: 0964524341
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
She was America's first World Road Champion, yet today few know her name. She raced to victory as Russian tanks lined the streets on the toughest course ever offered to Women's World road competition. She won the coveted Rainbow Jersey against teams from 11 nations after crashing on the rain-drenched course. The closer she came to her dream of racing on an Italian team, the harder her family fought to force her home. This is the true story of Audrey Phleger McElmury Levonas, possibly the greatest female road cyclist America has ever produced.