Collectibles
The Sport of Rowing - Paperback Edition
- Item Number
- 117
- Estimated Value
- 350 USD
- Leading Bid
- 235 USD
- Number of Bids
- 2 - Bid History
Item Description
The Sport of Rowing, Two Centuries of Competition tracks the history of rowing from its beginnings as a sport at Eton College in England in the 1790s. It contains timeless stories, anecdotes and compelling tales, some told for the very first time, as well as images from historic films and photos, many long forgotten, along with the words of athletes and coaches who have made rowing history. The book also addresses how the great historic boats actually rowed, a subject which has never before been fully explored.
This book is the first and possibly the last ever to attempt to trace the path of rowing history in such detail. For anyone who has ever rowed, who has ever known anyone who rowed, who has ever admired anyone who rowed, who has ever tried to understand anyone who rowed, this is a book to be treasured. It contains the triumphs and heartbreaks of two centuries. It contains the wisdom of heroes. The Standard Edition is four paperback volumes, 8? x 11″. The set weighs 17 pounds and contains 2,500 pages with black and white illustrations throughout. We expect there will only be 1,000 copies printed, so be warned that this book is expected to sell out.
Item Special Note
Bid on this very scarce rowing item!
Donated By:
Ernest Cook
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