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Title: The Sportswoman's Library, Vol. 1 of 2

Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Englishwomen and sport / The editor -- Fox hunting / Mrs. Burn -- Hare hunting / The editor -- Shooting / The Hon. Mrs. Lancelot Lowther -- Fishing for tarpon / Mrs. Murphy-Grimshaw -- Archery / Mrs. Berens and Miss Walrond -- Skating / May Balfour -- Golf / Miss Starkie-Bence -- Croquet / Mrs. Spong -- Appendix A: Golf rules and glossary -- Appendix B: Croquet rules.

Credits: Produced by Julia Miller, Josephine Paolucci and the Online
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Summary: "The Sportswoman's Library, Vol. 1 of 2" by Frances E. Slaughter is a collection of instructional writings focused on outdoor sports for women, published in the late 19th century. The volume covers various activities such as fox hunting, hare hunting, shooting, fishing, and archery, aiming to offer practical knowledge and guidance that is tailored to women's perspectives. By emphasizing the participation of women in traditionally male-dominated sports, the book highlights their capability and the evolution of gender roles in the sporting world. The opening of the book introduces the purpose and motivation behind this undertaking, discussing the collaborative effort to create a resource specifically for women. In the preface, Slaughter expresses her gratitude to various contributors for their expertise in the subjects covered. The first chapter, "Englishwomen and Sport," provides a historical overview of women's involvement in outdoor activities, noting the fluctuations in societal attitudes towards their participation. Slaughter points out that, throughout history, women have enjoyed varying degrees of freedom in sports, from being celebrated leading figures in hunting to experiencing periods of restriction. The beginning sets a tone of appreciation for women's advancements in sporting pursuits and aspires to inspire readers to embrace and excel in these activities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Slaughter, Frances E. (Frances Elizabeth), 1851-

EBook No.: 41436

Published: Nov 21, 2012

Downloads: 135

Language: English

Subject: Sports

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Sportswoman's Library, Vol. 1 of 2

Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Englishwomen and sport / The editor -- Fox hunting / Mrs. Burn -- Hare hunting / The editor -- Shooting / The Hon. Mrs. Lancelot Lowther -- Fishing for tarpon / Mrs. Murphy-Grimshaw -- Archery / Mrs. Berens and Miss Walrond -- Skating / May Balfour -- Golf / Miss Starkie-Bence -- Croquet / Mrs. Spong -- Appendix A: Golf rules and glossary -- Appendix B: Croquet rules.

Credits: Produced by Julia Miller, Josephine Paolucci and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net. (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Sportswoman's Library, Vol. 1 of 2" by Frances E. Slaughter is a collection of instructional writings focused on outdoor sports for women, published in the late 19th century. The volume covers various activities such as fox hunting, hare hunting, shooting, fishing, and archery, aiming to offer practical knowledge and guidance that is tailored to women's perspectives. By emphasizing the participation of women in traditionally male-dominated sports, the book highlights their capability and the evolution of gender roles in the sporting world. The opening of the book introduces the purpose and motivation behind this undertaking, discussing the collaborative effort to create a resource specifically for women. In the preface, Slaughter expresses her gratitude to various contributors for their expertise in the subjects covered. The first chapter, "Englishwomen and Sport," provides a historical overview of women's involvement in outdoor activities, noting the fluctuations in societal attitudes towards their participation. Slaughter points out that, throughout history, women have enjoyed varying degrees of freedom in sports, from being celebrated leading figures in hunting to experiencing periods of restriction. The beginning sets a tone of appreciation for women's advancements in sporting pursuits and aspires to inspire readers to embrace and excel in these activities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Slaughter, Frances E. (Frances Elizabeth), 1851-

EBook No.: 41436

Published: Nov 21, 2012

Downloads: 135

Language: English

Subject: Sports

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.