Winter sports Books

Holt's Shooting Calendar, Fisherman's Reference, and Sportsman's Record is a comprehensive guide for hunters and anglers, first published in 1883 by H. Holt. The book includes a shooting calendar, which outlines the best times of year to hunt various...

Hints To Young Sportsmen: Or The Gun, Saddle, And Rod is a book written by John Walter in 1871. The book is a comprehensive guide for young sportsmen who are interested in hunting, fishing, and riding. It provides practical advice on how to handle a gun,...

Jack is 80 years old. He’s just suffered an on-ice heart-attack while playing shinny down at the local arena. Jack’s wife, Mary, is on a special United Nations peacemaking mission to the Middle East and cannot be reached. While Jack is laid...

Curling is a fascinating sport, full of contradictions, where heavy granite stones are slid great distances on ice but with such great precision that sweeping a broom across the path can make the difference between a well-made shot and a complete miss...

Setting us free on life’s search for happiness is this collection of epic stories from surf, snow, skate & bike riding. Discover how the separation of enemy and ally, good and bad, right and wrong, disappears once we...

DeeDee Jonrowe loves dogs, and her consuming passion is the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Winter and summer, virtually day and night (even in her dreams!), Jonrowe and her huskies prepare for the thousand-mile race across Alaska.Jonrowe is the...

An Angler's Season is a book written by William Earl Hodgson and published in 1909. The book is a collection of essays and stories about the author's experiences as an angler. Throughout the book, Hodgson shares his love of fishing and his passion for...

American Wild Fowl Shooting is a book written by Joseph W. Long in 1874. The book provides a detailed description of the haunts, habits, and methods of shooting wild fowl, particularly those of the Western states of America. The author shares his...

Casting Tackle and Methods is a book written by Onnie Warren Smith in 1920. The book is a comprehensive guide on the different types of casting tackle and methods used in fishing. It covers various topics such as the different types of rods, reels,...

The Racing Calendar V25 is a book that provides a comprehensive account of the various horse races that took place in Great Britain and Ireland in the year 1797. Written by Edward Weatherby, the book contains detailed information about the different...

Draper's Self Culture V6: Sports, Pastimes And Physical Culture (1907) is a book written by Andrew Sloan Draper. This volume focuses on the importance of sports, games, and physical activity in achieving self-improvement and personal growth. The book...

Conversational Hints For Young Shooters: A Guide To Polite Talk In Field, Covert, And Country House is a book written by Rudolf Chambers Lehmann in 1894. It is a guidebook that provides tips and advice on how to engage in polite conversation while...

Mountain resort tourism is a competitive environment, experiencing increasing growth in new markets such as China, that require the knowledge and skills developed by mature markets. This book provides these insights by offering a critical and up-to-date...

In the 1970s, when most people thought about curling they thought it was just a game, something that could never be a real sport. Warren Hansen, a top curler in the seventies, felt curling wasn't viewed fairly by the sports world. That needed to change...

TEAMMATES ON ICE includes:• An affectionate look at the players from the first 50 years of NHL play, from its inception in 1917-18 until 1966-67.• 543 players {85 of which are profiled in two decades} for a total of 628 player profiles.• Players' career...

""Vacation Cruising in Chesapeake and Delaware Bay"" is a travel guide written by Joseph Trimble Rothrock in 1884. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences while cruising along the Chesapeake and Delaware Bay regions. It includes...

The Shotgun and Sporting Rifle is a comprehensive guide to the use of firearms and animals in different types of shooting and trapping. Published in 1859, the book covers a wide range of topics including the history of guns, the types of ammunition used,...

“Stand-Up Paddleboarding 2.0” has every term, trick, and tip you’ll ever hear about the sport of SUP. As one of the fastest growing outdoor activities for beginners, stand-up paddleboarding is a great way to lose weight, enjoy nature,...

Hit the Ice with Hockey Facts!Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of hockey with our Large Print Hockey Facts Word Search Puzzle Book. Perfect for sports fans and puzzle lovers alike, this book offers an exciting journey through the history, players,...

The Fife Flyers have played ice hockey for over ten decades and are the oldest team currently playing at the highest level of the game in Britain. During that time the sport has witnessed radical change which has resulted in periods of boom and bust,...

The Bridle Bits: A Treatise On Practical Horsemanship is a book written by Jenyns C. Battersby in 1886. This book is a comprehensive guide to the art of horsemanship, and it covers a variety of topics related to the care and management of horses...

""Practical Sailing Directions And Coasting Guide: From The Sand Heads To Rangoon, Maulmain, Akyab, And Vice Versa (1871)"" is a nautical guidebook written by Nathaniel Heckford. The book is a comprehensive guide for sailors and navigators, providing...

Pigeon Shooting: With Instructions For Beginners And Suggestions For Those Who Participate In The Sport Of Pigeon Shooting (1896) is a comprehensive guide to the sport of pigeon shooting, written by Albert William Money. The book provides detailed...

""Knapsack-Manual For Sportsmen On The Field"" is a book written by Edwin Ward and published in 1872. The book is a comprehensive guide for sportsmen who enjoy hunting, fishing, and camping in the great outdoors. It provides practical advice on how to...

Highland Sport is a book written by Augustus Grimble in 1894. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various sports and activities that can be enjoyed in the Scottish Highlands. It covers a wide range of topics, including fishing, hunting, shooting,...

""Duck Shooting and Hunting Sketches"" is a book written by William Chester Hazelton and published in 1915. The book is a collection of stories and sketches about duck hunting and other forms of hunting. The author shares his personal experiences and...

Le Tireur Infaillible Guide Du Sportsman est un livre �����crit par Marksman en 1861. Ce livre est un guide complet pour les amateurs de sports de tir. Il contient des conseils sur la s�����lection de la bonne arme ������ feu, l'entretien de l'arme...

""The Olympic Games At Athens, 1906"" is a historical account of the second modern Olympic Games held in Athens, Greece in 1906. Written by James Edward Sullivan, an American sports journalist and member of the International Olympic Committee, the book...

The New Book On Golf, written by Horace Gordon Hutchinson and first published in 1912, is a comprehensive guide to the sport of golf. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of golf, the rules and etiquette of the game, the...

Sporting Notions Of Present Days And Past is a book written by Martin Cobbett in 1908. The book is a collection of essays and articles on various sports, including cricket, football, boxing, and horse racing. The author shares his personal experiences...

This book was written for both hockey player and coach. Hockey has been a passion of mine since early childhood. Born and raised in Canada and relocating to the United States in 1990, hockey has been the fabric of our family tree. From youth hockey to...

Behavior theory explains not only why we do what we do, but especially skiing and ski teaching behavior.

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...

Most people know Brian "Wookie" Fleming as a professional snowboarder and longtime Vail Valley local who created the most notorious invite-only snowboard event in Colorado history. But there is much more to his story. Born in Pennsylvania and raised...

This book of poems documents my initial winter in Vermont, from the first day of the season to the last. Detailed descriptions and vivid experiences seek to bring the reader into the deep, enchanting environments in the Green Mountain State.

In May 2000, a small team of Aspen, Colorado-based sportsmen set out to climb and ski one of the world's highest peaks. Shishapangma, Skiing the Highline: The Account of the First American Ski Descent from an 8000-Meter Peak is the gripping true story of...

Revised softcover edition of David Menary's "Gordie Howe: A Year in Galt" coinciding with the centennial of Galt Arena Gardens. This edition highlights a pivotal year in Howe's youth - the year a young prairie boy left his home to go east to Galt,...

"A fascinating look inside the complexities and enjoyment of skiing. For every skier, from the beginner to the Olympic Gold Medalist, this book provides a treasure of information." -PAUL MAJOR, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, U.S. SKI...

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The whole world knows how much hockey is a vital part of Canadian culture. The cold winters, old rinks, and frozen ponds are ubiquitous to millions of Canadians and contextual for countless more across the world. Even for those who didn't play ice...

Greg Mace Peak nestled in the Elk Range by Aspen-Snowmass Colorado provided the setting for this backcountry excursion. Conveniently born on May 31st when the time is prime for exploring the avalanche prone terrain, we celebrated Rob's birthday with a...

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...

Frank Forester's Fish and Fishing: Of the United States and British Provinces of North America is a comprehensive guide to fishing in North America, written by Henry William Herbert under the pseudonym Frank Forester. Originally published in 1849, this...

Fish Culture is a comprehensive guidebook on the breeding, rearing, and management of various species of fish. Written in 1883 by Francis Day, a renowned naturalist and ichthyologist, the book covers a wide range of topics related to fish culture,...

The Fly Fisher's Guide is a comprehensive guidebook written by George Cole Bainbridge and originally published in 1840. This classic book is a must-read for any angler interested in fly fishing, as it covers everything from the history and philosophy of...

Float Fishing And Spinning In The Nottingham Style is a comprehensive guide to fishing techniques that were popular in the late 19th century. Written by John William Martin and originally published in 1882, this book provides detailed instructions on how...