| Historical Dictionary of Skiing Contributor(s): Allen, E. John B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0810868024 ISBN-13: 9780810868021 Publisher: Scarecrow Press OUR PRICE: $139.65 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Skiing - Sports & Recreation | Reference - Reference | Dictionaries |
| Dewey: 796.93 |
| LCCN: 2011034297 |
| Series: Historical Dictionaries of Sports (Scarecrow Press) |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.58 lbs) 380 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Skiing is one of the oldest modes of transportation known, predating the wheel with dated artifacts to prove its pedigree. Skiing for sport, however, did not become common until about 150 years ago. The first Winter Olympic Games, held in Chamonix, France in 1924, were the first to introduce skiing as a competition. Events were held in both ski jumping and cross-country skiing. With advances in technology and increased leisure time, the popularity of skiing as a sport has risen exponentially since it was first introduced. The Historical Dictionary of Skiing relates the history of the sport through a comprehensive alphabetical dictionary with detailed, cross-referenced entries on key figures, places, competitions, and governing bodies within the sport. Author E. John B. Allen introduces the reader to the history of skiing through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes and an extensive bibliography. This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the history of skiing. |
Contributor Bio(s): Allen, E. John B.: - E. John B. Allen is emeritus professor of history at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. |