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1) The Games of Lawn Hockey, Tether Ball, Golf-Croquet, Hand Tennis, Volley Ball, Hand Polo, Wicket…
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This vintage book contains a guide to a variety of racquet sports, including volley ball, hand polo, lawn hockey, badminton, and more. With detailed instructions, information on rules and tips for playing, this volume is perfect for those with an interest in garden and lawn games, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature.
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This early work on the Boys' Brigade is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It was the standard hand-book of Brigade members and includes information on camp equipment, organization, recreations and much more. This is a fascinating work and highly recommended for anyone interested in the Boys' Brigade and its history.
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¿Quién es el ciclista y secreto y por qué se oculta?
"Nuestras acciones y declaraciones públicas están tan estrechamente controladas que es imposible ser siempre honesto en cualquier entrevista, no digamos nada en un libro entero. Si no me creéis, os animo a que escribáis un blog contando todo lo que pasa en vuestro trabajo, que cuestionéis cómo se dirige la empresa, os aseguréis de llamar imbécil a vuestro jefe y que firméis con vuestro...
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Almost since the inception of jiu-jitsu, probably twenty-five centuries ago, the Japanese began to get inklings of the possibilities of that wonderful science of vitality which has since become known under the name of Kuatsu. This excellent pictorial guide to the basic movements of the Japanese art of revival is easy to follow and full of information for the curious and the seasoned practitioner. This book contains classic material dating back to...
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Presented as a series of questions and answers, "Farriery" provides solutions to a variety of common queries concerning the anatomy of the foot and leg, as well as shoemaking in general. Although old, the information contained within this volume is timeless and will be of considerable utility horse-owners and apprentice farriers. Contents include: "What Difference Would you find in the Bones of a Hind Limb, are they named Differently?", "Are all Bones...
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This vintage book contains a complete guide to birds' nests and eggs, with information on preparing, stuffing, and mounting birds and animals. Highly accessible and profusely illustrated, this volume is highly recommended for novice bird watchers and taxidermists, and is not to be missed by collectors of related literature. Contents include: "Nests and Eggs", "General Description of", "Colour of Eggs-Causes of Colouring", "Forms and Seizes of Eggs",...
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This volume constitutes an exhibition of artistic poster designs submitted as part of a competition ran by Columbia Bicycles in the early twentieth century. It presents an outline of the competition, a list of winners and competitors, comments from contemporary newspapers, and full-page images of the winning entries. "Exhibition of Columbia Bicycle Art Poster Designs" will appeal to those with an interest in vintage bicycle art, and it would make...
14) A Classic Guide to Building Punts and Canoes: Including Construction Your Own Canvas Canoes and …
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A helpful and handy guide for any workshop or part time carpenter. Teach yourself to construct and maintain your own punt or canoe. 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 artwork.