Isbn: 9780282648862 - the oxford and cambridge boat races: a chronicle of the contests on the thames in which university crews have borne a part, from a. d. 1829 to a. d. ... and authentic records, with maps of t (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the tale of university boat races between Oxford and Cambridge from 1829-1869. It provides a chronicle of the contests, their origins, and their significance. The author, an experienced rower himself, traces the growth of the sport, its development at the universities, and its impact on the participants' lives and those who witnessed the races. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of the crews, highlighting rowing's values as an art and recreation. The book offers a unique insight into the history and character of university rowing, reflecting its contribution to the broader culture of university life and to the development of sporting prowess in the UK. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 400 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.