History of sport Books

Card by card--all 572 of the '59 Topps set--this book contemplates the lives and times of mid-20th century baseball. That season was in the heart of a period of turmoil: milestones in integration, franchise shifts to the West Coast, a potential rival...

This antiquarian text contains a comprehensive treatise on trout fishing, being a practical exposition of the lure and lore of fishing for trout. Full of interesting and practicable information, as well as being profusely illustrated, this text, although...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This vintage text comprises a concise and comprehensive history of golf, and includes information on its origins, its development, popularity, and much more. This interesting and informative book is highly recommended for those with a love for the game,...

The common perch is 'good fysheing and good eating' according to an old writer. This great little book contains much information on the subject of perch fishing. Includes notes on where is best to fish for perch, how to best transfer fish, aspects of the...

"Norfolk Broad and River Fishing" provides a detailed account of fishing for pike and other course fish on the Norfolk Broads and surrounding rivers. This highly-readable and informative guide aims to furnish the reader with all the information relative...

This vintage work contains an interesting and informative guide to fishing on the Thames, including anecdotes, historical information, and practical hints and tips conducive to successfully fishing for trout in this location. Written in simple, informal...

This vintage book contains a fascinating and insightful guide to big game sea fishing, being a collection of historical notes and authentic anecdotes pertaining to the hunting and catching of sharks. Written in clear, plain language and full of...

This text contains a collection of interesting, amusing, and, at times, entirely thrilling anecdotes related to tarpon fishing in Florida, USA. As well as offering its readers tales of close encounters with sharks and a plethora of other vicissitudes and...

This is a fantastic brief guide to course fishing and floats fishing. Containing notes about tackle, hooks, rods, creels, landing nets, floats, shot and lead wire, the plummet, and a fisherman's knife. A fine little addition to the bookshelf of anyone...

This antiquarian book contains an account of a ten day-long tarpon fishing trip off the coast of Florida. This interesting and entertaining account is highly recommended for fishing enthusiasts, and will be of special utility to those with a particular...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to fishing for pike - written by H. Cholmondeley-Pennell. With information on bait, tactics, and techniques, this novice-friendly guide constitutes a must-read for beginners with an interest in pike...

This early manual on bicycle construction is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A fascinating read for any cycling enthusiast or historian of the sport, it also contains much information that is still useful and practical to today's...

This antiquarian volume contains a detailed and accessible guide to salmon-fishing with the fly, and also contains a few notes on fly-fishing for sea-trout. This volume aims to be instructive to readers who are inexperienced in the art of fly-fishing,...

This early manual on fly-fishing is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It will prove of great interest to the present day fishing enthusiast and historian of the sport. It contains much information that is still useful and practical...

This early sea fishing handbook is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A concise look at whippings, servings, knots, hooks and sundry wrinkles that will prove of great interest to the fishing enthusiast and historian of the sport...

This antiquarian book contains a concise introductory guide to sea fishing in Cornwall. Including information on habits and habitats, rods and equipment, bait, technique, and much more, this volume constitutes the ideal introduction to sea fishing. It is...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This early work is a fascinating read for any fisherman containing much information and anecdote that is still useful and practical today. Illustrated with text diagrams and drawings and eight photographs. Contents Include: Introduction; The Truth about...

This early work is an absorbing read for any fishing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. A wealth of anecdotal information from different authors that is illustrated with 12 full page...

This early work is an absorbing read for any fishing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Illustrated with text and full page photographs. Contents Include: Action Now, Big Fish on Light...

This early work is an absorbing read for any fishing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include: The Genesis of an Angler - Tackle and Equipment - The Way of a Trout - Wet-Fly...

This early work is a fascinating read for any fisherman containing much information and anecdote that is still useful and practical today. Illustrated with eight full page photographs. Contents Include: Introduction, Boat Fishing: Management, Charts,...

This early work is a fascinating guide to fishing for the younger reader. Thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the fisherman's bookshelf. Contents Include: Fresh Water Fishing - Bait Fishing for Pan Fish; Bait Fishing for Pickerel; Bait Fishing for...

This early work is an absorbing read for any fishing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Its 180 pages contain a wealth of photographs and diagrams forming a complete how-to guide. Among...

Originally published in 1869, this unusual book will appeal graetly to all who are interested in the early history and manufacture of the bicycle. Chapters include; The French bicycle, The American or Pickering bicycle and The tricycle. Many of the...

Dieses Buch bietet einen faszinierenden Einblick in die Geschichte der gymnischen Agone und griechischen Feste. Der Autor, Theophil Klee, führt den Leser durch die antiken Veranstaltungen und erklärt ihre Bedeutung. Von den Olympischen Spielen bis zu den...

This book is a guide to rowing and sculling, written by an experienced oarsman. It covers a wide range of topics, including steering, feathering, coaching, and sliding seats. This is a valuable resource for anyone interested in rowing, from beginners to...

The most important tool for a cowboy is a rope. What he has done with it in the last 200 years is amazing. The evolution of the cowboy from taking care of cattle on the range to his competitive, top-level professional roping is all covered here.Why did...

Epic battles, fatal sacrifices, and highly improbable circumstances brought the Stanley Cup to Chicago twice during the 1930s. Long overlooked, the city's 1934 and 1938 championships evoked a sense of triumph and jubilation during the darkness and gloom...

Football in Fiction represents the most comprehensive historical mapping and analysis of novels related to association football (soccer). It offers a theoretically informed field guide, a scholarly cartography of football fiction's uncertain - and...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2002 im Fachbereich Sport - Sportgeschichte, Note: 1, Universität Hamburg (Fachbereich Sportwissenschaft), Veranstaltung: Seminar: Sportgeschichte von der Urzeit bis zum Ausgang des Feudalismus , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract:...

"Intelligent Influence In Baseball is a novel concept that goes beyond statistics and anecdotes and has something for everyone, from fans just learning about the game to the most diehard among us."-Mike Lynch, Founder and President of Seamheads...

This book contains a representation of an early 20th century typescript by A. F. Johnson, currently owned by the Howard de Walden Library and housed in the Wallace Collection, containing his unpublished translation of the 1606 treatise of Salvator Fabris...

How the mighty can fall. A three-goal home defeat to Aldershot on 7 May 2011 consigned regional footballing superpower Lincoln City to relegation from the Football League. It was an unexpected and potentially fatal position for a club of Lincoln’s...

Bailey's Magazine of Sports and Pastimes was a popular British periodical in the 19th century, featuring articles on a wide range of subjects, including hunting, fishing, and cricket. This collection brings together some of the most interesting and...

A fascinating exploration of ancient Greek chariot racing, covering everything from the history and evolution of the sport to the tricks and techniques of the most successful charioteers. With beautiful illustrations and detailed descriptions, this book...

Even before the New York Mets began the 1992 season, they had set a critical record: the highest payroll ever for a major-league team, $45 million. With players Bobby Bonilla, Vince Coleman, Bret Saberhagen, and Howard Johnson, winning another...

In 1937, when local beer baron Emil Sick stepped in, the Seattle Indians were a struggling minor-league baseball team teetering on collapse. Moved to mix baseball and beer by his good friend and fellow brewer, New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert, Sick...

Connie Mack (1862-1956) was the Grand Old Man of baseball and one of the game's first true celebrities. This book, spanning the first fifty-two years of Mack's life, through 1914, covers his experiences as player, manager, and club owner and will stand...

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Montreal Expos provided their fans with spectacular play produced by spectacular players. The team was able to reach the pinnacle of its lifetime popularity during that period. They were in fact even more popular...