Download or read book Weird Facts about Curling written by Geoffrey Lansdell and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Curling Etcetera written by Bob Weeks and published by John Wiley and Sons. This book was released on 2010-03-17 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lighthearted, fact-filled guide to the roaring game: curling Immensely popular in Canada, curling has captured the hearts of millions of diehard enthusiasts around the world. Full of quirky characters, fascinating facts, intriguing history, and amazing trivia, this unique guide gives curlers (and lovers of the game) a colorful and often amusing look at this singular sport. With odd, funny factoids on every page, the book sheds light on the long-forgotten Downer Disc, a round curling broom, and how Charlie Kerr, a Brier curler of the '40s, was thwarted by the ash from his own cigar. This one-of-a-kind volume is the ultimate bonspiel prize for curling fans everywhere.Bob Weeks (Toronto, ON) is the editor of the Ontario Curling Report and the author of three books.
Download or read book Curling in Milwaukee written by and published by . This book was released on 1941 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide To The Sport Of Curling Curling History Rules And Facts Newbie Need To Know written by Ester Loia and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're watching curling during Olympics and you're wondering what's going on?Curling is not one of the world's most popular sports, nor is it one likely to receive much television coverage or be something many people will ever play. It is though, a fascinating game, well deserving of its nickname of "chess on ice". Topics covered include: Why players sweep. Why curling stones are so expensive. Why sheep are called hogs in Scotland. And a whole host of other whys you might want answered! All this and more without investing more than a few hours of your time reading a book.
Download or read book The History of Curling A Concise Essay on this Popular Winter Sport Including its History Principles and Rules written by Bertram Smith and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-08-06 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a classic guide to the game of curling, looking at its history, equipment, different styles and techniques, and much more. Curling is a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles. It is related to bowls, boules and shuffleboard. Full of interesting historical information and practical instructions, this volume will appeal to curling enthusiasts with a particular interest in the history and development of the much-loved winter sport. Contents include: “A National Game”, “A Game of Long Ago”, “The Principles of Curling”, “The Art of Curling”, “The Skip”, “The Single-Handed Game”, “Curling in Scotland”, “Curling in Switzerland”, “Curling in Canada”, and “Memories of the Ice”. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
Download or read book Curling written by Annalise Bekkering and published by Weigl Publishers. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest known curling stone is more than 500 years old. Curling first became an official Olympic event in 1998. Learn more in Curling, a For the Love of Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
Download or read book Curling written by James S. Mitchell and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-26 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Curling: Complete Rules and Regulations, With Diagrams of Play "Noo, fill a bumper to the brim, And drink wi' three times three, man; May curiers on life's slippery rink Trae crul rubs be free, man." The game of curling is one of the most interesting of our winter amusements. While the majority are inclined to look on the features of the sport in a jocose light, yet we think that it affords scope for a display of skill, such as few games demand; in fact, it has been claimed that no mortal can curl to perfection, but tradition has it that a certain Tam Pate, who flourished in the early part of this century, never missed a shot. Of the origin of curling it is hard to speak with accuracy, for in every European country where civilization has entered, their annals speak of it in some shape or other. It drifted about from clime to clime until it finally found home in the bosom of Scotland. But by far the most important event in the history of curling was the formation of the Grand Caledonian Club in 1838. In 1843 the word Royal was added by orders of Her Majesty on a visit to Scotland, and since the club has numbered amongst its presidents His R. H., the Prince of Wales, as well as other members of the Royal Family, the game now is so thoroughly Scotch that it cannot adapt itself to the language and manners of any other country. Wherever a curling pond is to be found, a Scotchman is to be found at the bottom of it, and the game will not be universal until Scotch is the one tongue, and the human race one Scotch family - an event, however desirable to some, is not a probable occurrence. In 1878 the Rusholme Ice Rink, at Manchester, was constructed at a cost of £29,000. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Curling written by Ellen Labrecque and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Curling in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of curling. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.
Download or read book Curling Fun for Everyone Facsimile Reprint written by Dar Curtis and published by . This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a facsimile reprint of Dar Curtis' classic booklet on the sport of curling. It includes details on how to play, the rules of the game, a glossary of terms, strategy of the game, and curling etiquette.
Download or read book History of Curling Scotland s Ain Game and Fifty Years of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club written by John Kerr and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-25 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of Curling, Scotland's Ain Game, and Fifty Years of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club In view of the Fiftieth Annual Meeting of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club in 1888, a Special Committee was appointed at the Meeting of the previous year to consider what should be done in the way of celebrating the Club's Jubilee. Among the suggestions sent up in the Report of this Committee, and adopted by the Club, was one to this effect: - "That a Literary Committee be appointed, with powers, for the purpose of preparing a sketch of the Royal Club's history during the last fifty years." Of this Literary Committee, the Rev. John Kerr was appointed Convener, and the preparation of the volume was thereafter entrusted to him to be carried through under the Committee's supervision. Some words are necessary to explain how a work thus primarily intended to be a sketch of the history of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club should gradually have developed into a "History of Curling." The story of the Royal Club was obviously but the concluding chapter of a long history which had yet to be written. It was thus very early seen that, to do justice to the subject, it would require to be treated more fully than was at first contemplated. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Roaring Game written by Doug Clark and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harking back to Scotland in the 16th century, curling is an increasingly popular game in which two teams of four players slide stones over a stretch of ice toward a target circle. As "Open Ice" explains, the sport's attraction is that anyone can play it, whether young, old, average Joe, or superstar athlete. This lively book explores the genesis and growth of curling from humble origins in stream-beds centuries ago to its present status as an Olympic sport and cult favorite. In surveying curling's wide history, author Doug Clark includes a fascinating range of the many and often unusual places -- such as James Bond and Beatles movies -- it appears. Clark takes readers behind the scenes at the Olympics, explores the giddy highs and tragic lows of momentous moments in curling history, and introduces an unforgettable array of eccentric curlers, including "The King of Swing," noted for his dancing prowess and "swing" ice that makes rocks curl wildly.
Download or read book Amazing Facts in World History Grades 5 8 written by Don Blattner and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This entertaining classroom supplement provides students with an intimate view of the people and events that have shaped the world! Activities will pique students' interest and serve as a springboard for discussion. Topics covered include ancient Egypt, the early Olympic games, life in Rome, the Mongols, ancient China, Vikings, the Middle Ages, the Titanic, and more! Reading passages are accompanied by fun quizzes, puzzles, logic problems, to reinforce learning. An answer key is also included. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character. Mark Twain Media also provides innovative classroom solutions for bulletin boards and interactive whiteboards. Since 1977, Mark Twain Media has remained a reliable source for a wide variety of engaging classroom resources.
Download or read book Amazing Facts About Mammals Grades 5 8 written by Don Blattner and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2008-09-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect students in grades 4 and up with science using Amazing Facts about Animals. This 128-page book features creatures from North and South America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the ocean, and the farm. The book includes puzzles, logic problems, myth busters, and scientific mysteries to pique student interest. It also includes reproducibles and answer keys.
Download or read book History of Curling A Concise Essay on this Popular Winter Sport Including Its History Principles and Rules written by Bertram Smith and published by No Series Linked. This book was released on 2018-12-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Curling For Dummies written by Bob Weeks and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-01-10 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover curling's fascinating origins Explore different kinds of shots and when to use them Enter and play in curling events Your ultimate guide to curling Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned player, fan, or coach, this is the curling book for you. From game fundamentals to complex strategy, here you'll find everything you need to get the most out of the game. Become familiar with the broom, the rock, and the ice, understand the rules and the role of each team member, get into a practice routine, and more. Armed with the many tips and pointers in this fun, friendly book, you'll have no excuse not to head down to your local club and get curling! Inside... Explore curling's history from the 1500s to today Discover the brush, stone, hack, house, and button Form a winning team Improve your delivery, shots, and sweeping Master strategy with and without the last rock Enjoy the unique spirit of the game
