[PDF.76mt] The Culture and Sport of Skiing: From Antiquity to World War ll

The Culture and Sport of Skiing: From Antiquity to World War ll

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 | #2583149 in Books |  Univ. of Massachusetts Press |  2007-08-01 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 |  1.05 x6.31 x9.19l,1.39 | File type: PDF | 384 pages

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||0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.| a good choice|By lakelady|We gave this to our son who is an avid ski jumping fan. He was very pleased with the book; I enjoyed the authentic cover illustration. Very interesting--not the usual "history" book.| |"An excellent comprehensive history of the modernization of skiing from its origins to WW II. . . . The book is superbly researched―using primary sources in several languages―and beautifully illustrated (more than 50 graphics provide additional evidence).

A comprehensive history of skiing from its earliest origins to the outbreak of World War II, this book traces the transformation of what for centuries remained an exclusively utilitarian practice into the exhilarating modern sport we know today. E. John B. Allen places particular emphasis on the impact of culture on the development of skiing, from the influence of Norwegian nationalism to the role of the military in countries as far removed as Austria, India, and Japan. ...

You can specify the type of files you want, for your gadget.The Culture and Sport of Skiing: From Antiquity to World War ll   |  E. John B. Allen. I have read it a couple of times and even shared with my family members. Really good. Couldnt put it down.

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