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Title: Ski-running
Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Ski-Running" by Crichton Somerville, Richardson, and Rickmers is a practical guide on the sport of skiing, written in the early 20th century. The publication serves as an informative resource, detailing both the historical aspects of skiing as well as technical instructions for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. The book aims to explore not only the mechanics of skiing but also the joys and challenges associated with it." "The opening of this guide sets the stage by explaining the recent surge in interest surrounding skiing as a winter sport. The authors begin with a preface that highlights their objective of providing a comprehensive account of skiing—both as a pastime and a means of outdoor adventure. They reflect on past critiques and aim to offer clarity on technical practices while integrating discussions on equipment and techniques essential for mastering skiing. The narrative introduces the origins of skiing, positioning it as a longstanding tradition that has evolved into a popular recreational activity across varied landscapes." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Crichton Somerville, D. M. M.
Author: Richardson, E. C., 1871-1954
Author: Rickmers, Willi Rickmer, 1873-1965
Editor: Richardson, E. C., 1871-1954
EBook No.: 55472
Published: Aug 31, 2017
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Skis and skiing
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Ski-running
Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Anita Hammond, Wayne Hammond 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: "Ski-Running" by Crichton Somerville, Richardson, and Rickmers is a practical guide on the sport of skiing, written in the early 20th century. The publication serves as an informative resource, detailing both the historical aspects of skiing as well as technical instructions for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. The book aims to explore not only the mechanics of skiing but also the joys and challenges associated with it." "The opening of this guide sets the stage by explaining the recent surge in interest surrounding skiing as a winter sport. The authors begin with a preface that highlights their objective of providing a comprehensive account of skiing—both as a pastime and a means of outdoor adventure. They reflect on past critiques and aim to offer clarity on technical practices while integrating discussions on equipment and techniques essential for mastering skiing. The narrative introduces the origins of skiing, positioning it as a longstanding tradition that has evolved into a popular recreational activity across varied landscapes." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Crichton Somerville, D. M. M.
Author: Richardson, E. C., 1871-1954
Author: Rickmers, Willi Rickmer, 1873-1965
Editor: Richardson, E. C., 1871-1954
EBook No.: 55472
Published: Aug 31, 2017
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Skis and skiing
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.