Historical Dictionary of Skiing (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Scarecrow Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Historical Dictionaries of Sports
Release date:	February 2012
First published:	December 2011
Authors:	E. John B. Allen
Dimensions:	239 x 163 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	380
ISBN-13:	978-0-8108-6802-1
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Winter sports > Skiing Promotions
LSN:	0-8108-6802-4
Barcode:	9780810868021

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