Sport Books

Physical Culture in Amherst College (1869) is a book written by Nathan Allen, which provides a detailed account of the physical culture practices at Amherst College during the late 19th century. The book covers various aspects of physical education,...

""Life And Battles Of Yankee Sullivan"" is a historical book written by Frank Queen, first published in 1854. The book provides a detailed account of the life and fighting career of Yankee Sullivan, a 19th-century American boxer. The author covers...

""Edward Hanlan, America's Champion Oarsman: With History And Portrait"" is a book written by Richard Kyle Fox and published in 1880. The book tells the story of Edward Hanlan, a Canadian rower who became a champion oarsman in America during the late...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

"Tortured by misfortune and blessed beyond my wildest dreams."...The unlikely story of how an armless Afghan boy became a world champion swimmer.God took my arms but he gave me THIS GIFT  by Anita...

In the early 2000s, sixteen-year-old Todd Davison and his older brother Wade were living the Canadian hockey dream - playing together in the Western Hockey League, a stepping-stone for many future NHL stars. Todd seemed destined to be one of them; with...

The expanded edition of the ground-breaking memoir Little Rivers: Tales of a Woman Angler remains the premiere literary narrative of a woman in the male-dominated sport of fly fishing. In essays described as "luminous," Little Rivers features...

Keeping Your Head Above WaterInspirational Insights from a Champion of Life Born premature Matt Levy was thrown into the world and given two choices: to sink or to swim. Beating all the odds, he emerged as a Paralympic Gold Medallist, public...

Like the boxer Jack Dempsey, Ed Don George, the wrestler, was also called upon to be a hand-to-hand combat instructor during the 2nd World War. In Ed Don George's case it was for the U.S. Navy Pre-Flight School at the University of Chapel Hill, North...

<p><b>"One of the most accomplished, physically challenged athletes in the world." —<em>Sports Illustrated</em></p><p>"Roger Crawford is an inspiration to me." —Dr. Wayne...

The Beveled Edge is a memoir of Kevin Braun who was born and raised in Northern California. His story begins with two young parents, Lee and Joy, struggling to raise their boys on a homestead during the early 1970’s. The main character and his...

Sam Balter was a pioneer in the field of sports broadcasting. He had the first coast-to-coast radio sportscast and televised the first football game in the Southern California area, as well as baseball and basketball games. He was a newscaster during...

A pair of innocents bicycle across the globe from London to Java. Battling illness, weather, politics and their own mismatched natures, what emerges is an adventure-filled rite of passage.

William Day's ""Reminiscences of the Turf"" is a fascinating book that provides readers with a detailed account of the British horse racing scene during the reign of Queen Victoria. The author, William Henry Day, was a well-known figure in the racing...

The Life of Mohammed Ali, Viceroy of Egypt is a historical biography written by E. Churton in 1841. The book chronicles the life of Mohammed Ali, a prominent Ottoman military commander who went on to become the ruler of Egypt. The author provides a...

The Harness Horse is a comprehensive guide to the breeding, training, and care of harness horses, written by Walter Gilbey and originally published in 1898. The book covers the history and development of the harness horse, as well as the various breeds...

Sketches of Jewish Bravery, Loyalty and Patriotism: In the South American Colonies and the West Indies is a historical book written by George Alexander Kohut in 1895. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about the Jewish people who lived in...

Sketches of Incidents and Adventures in the Life of Thomas Elworth, The American Pedestrian is a memoir written by Thomas Elworth himself in 1844. The book narrates the life of Elworth, who was a famous pedestrian in the 19th century. Elworth was known...

Skating: Figure-Skating (1892) by John Moyer Heathcote is a comprehensive guide to the sport of figure-skating. The book covers everything from the history of skating to the technical aspects of the sport, including the various jumps, spins, and footwork...

Lawn Tennis For Girls is a sports guidebook written by the renowned French tennis player, Suzanne Lenglen, and first published in 1920. The book is aimed at girls who are interested in learning and improving their skills in the game of tennis. The book...

Illustrations of Smollett, Fielding, and Goldsmith is a book published in 1832, featuring illustrations by the renowned British artist, George Cruikshank. The book is a collection of illustrations depicting scenes and characters from the works of three...

From Gladiateur To Persimmon: Turf Memories Of Thirty Years is a book written by Sydenham Dixon in 1901. The book is a memoir of Dixon's experiences in the world of horse racing over a period of thirty years. The title refers to two famous racehorses -...

This volume is a short biography of Nadia Comaneci, winner of five gold medals at the Olympics. Do you know a language other than English? If you do, I give you permission to translate this book, copyright your translation, publish or self-publish it,...

Briton Ferry. A small town near the banks of the river Neath, once a bustling industrial town with busy docks (fed with coal from the Afan valleys, transported down via the incline) and heavy industries, such as steelworks. In among all this hustle and...

For those that know, it is indeed an honour to play the great game of water polo, but even greater glory lies in becoming champions against some of the very best clubs in the sport. This history is dedicated to the perseverence and commitment of members...

Nacho NovoWhen I left Spain for my Scottish adventure back in 2001, I could not have dreamt just how my career would take off. Six great years I spent at Rangers, making friends for life on and off the pitch. Yes, I won a league medal, scored...

Do you know all about the clubs foundation?The famous players who have worn the manchester united shirt and the manchester united record holdersDo you know the oldest and youngest manchester united player?Do you know manchester united's top goal scorer...

Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Paul Campbell has lived on three continents, sailed several oceans, and had many unique life experiences, most of which included his family. Paul was an athlete from a young age and eventually became a professional.His...

A Martial Arts Legend Meets the King of Rock 'n RollDave Hebler, a surviving member of the Memphis Mafia, was Elvis' Kenpo Karate instructor and personal bodyguard on tour, on the road and at home from 1972-1976. This book illustrates how Elvis used many...

A Martial Arts Legend Meets the King of Rock 'n RollDave Hebler, a surviving member of the Memphis Mafia, was Elvis' Kenpo Karate instructor and personal bodyguard on tour, on the road and at home from 1972-1976. This book illustrates how Elvis used many...

"Barry Bonds is a Hall of Famer. At some point, the best players of their era have to be enshrined. Period. It's part of our game's history."-Trevor Bauer, 2020 National League Cy Young Award Winner   Sportswriter K. P. Wee asks the question...

This work was sparked by the Chicago Cubs’s 2016 world championship win. Joel M. Levin felt instant joy of victory after waiting seventy-one years to see it happen. This was quickly followed by a stirring of memories and emotions going back to 1945...

""Operations of the Army Under Buell: From June 10 to October 30, 1862: And the Buell Commission"" is a historical account written by James Barnet Fry. The book covers the military operations of the Union Army under General Don Carlos Buell during the...

Recollections Of Rugby (1848) is a memoir written by an anonymous author who identifies themselves only as ""An Old Rugbaean."" The book is a firsthand account of the author's experiences as a student at Rugby School, one of the most prestigious and...

 The author's  fascinating adventures in the early 50's portray an adventurous lifestyle that most of us dream about, but would be impossible today. Born in Colombo  (Sri Lanka) in 1931. He spent his early childhood in England and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

A Night With The Yankees: A Lecture (1868) is a historical book written by Alexander MacMillan. The book is a detailed account of the author's experience attending a baseball game featuring the New York Yankees in the late 1800s. MacMillan provides a...

A Historical Sketch of the Lying-In Hospital in St. Petersburg: Since Its Foundation (1893) is a book written by H. Tarnowsky. The book provides a detailed historical account of the Lying-In Hospital in St. Petersburg, Russia, from its establishment to...