Download or read book Physical Culture and Self defense written by Robert James Fitzsimmons and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lanky Bob the Life Times and Contemporaries of Bob Fitzsimmons written by K. R. Robinson and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extensively researched from contemporary sources on three continents ‘Lanky Bob’ is the first comprehensive biography of world’s heavyweight boxing champion Bob Fitzsimmons for thirty years. A truly international sportsman, Fitz lived in England, New Zealand and Australia before settling in the USA at the age of twenty-seven. World champion at three weights, Bob attracted a legion of supporters including Theodore Roosevelt, Jack London and Lord Lonsdale and, in the shady and hard-bitten world of boxing, his share of enemies, particularly his former managers, lawyers and disgruntled opponents. Usually portrayed as a none-too-bright slugger, Fitz was a leading fistic innovator in the transitional period between bareknuckle and glove fighting. A period when boxing was illegal in most American States and when in some to square up to an opponent was to risk being shot by the local sheriff or US marshal. After experiencing bareknuckle fighting as a young teenager Bob became a whole-hearted adherent of the Queensberry code. Boxing giants such as Jem Mace, Larry Foley and Peter Jackson influenced his progress to championship level. An amiable practical joker Fitz enjoyed close relationships with his trainers and sparring partners, but in the ring was vicious and hard-punching fighter - particularly when hurt. The more unsavoury and distressing aspects of Fitz’s career are not avoided – the sudden death of his wife, marital upsets, the death of a sparring partner and his life in retirement plagued by financial problems, drink and violent behaviour. ‘Lanky Bob’ is the true story of a great champion.
Download or read book Thirst for Growth written by Robert Gottlieb and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview of the key issues of public accountability and water policy innovation that confront urban and agricultural water agencies throughout the country--notably in California where the prospects for future water development have become especially problematic. Focusing on six agencies in the Southern California region, they offer a series of case studies analyzing the issues of water quality, including groundwater contamination and disinfection by-products; reallocation and transfer of existing supplies; and management programs based on pricing changes, the conjunctive use of surface and groundwater supplies, and increased storage capacity aimed at greater efficiencies in stretching those existing supplies.
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Download or read book Spalding s Athletic Library Official Roller Polo Guide written by Chalres Olin and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-09-06 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a complete guide to roller polo, with information on how to play the game, notable leagues and teams, history, and much more. An easy-to-read and interesting volume, "Spalding's Athletic Library - Official Roller Polo Guide" is highly recommended for both those with an interest in polo and collectors of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "Roller Polo", "The National League", "The Southern New England League", "The National Agreement", "Maine Polo League", "Constitution", "Playing Rules", "The Champions and National Roller Polo League", "Southern New England League", "Maine Polo League", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition.
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Download or read book The Human Drift written by Jack London and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2019-06-17 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1917, “The Human Drift” is a collection of essays and short sketches by Jack London, also including a number of plays and his introduction to Richard Henry Dana's “Two Years Before the Mast”. The titular essay, “The Human Drift”, explores humankind's spread across the continents throughout history and the predicted results and eventual end of this 'drift'. John Griffith London (1876 – 1916), commonly known as Jack London, was an American journalist, social activist, and novelist. He was an early pioneer of commercial magazine fiction, becoming one of the first globally-famous celebrity writers who were able to earn a large amount of money from their writing. London is famous for his contributions to early science fiction and also notably belonged to "The Crowd", a literary group an Francisco known for its radical members and ideas. Other notable works by this author include: “Martin Eden” (1909), “The Kempton-Wace Letters” (1903), and “The Call of the Wild” (1903). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
Download or read book Physical Education Culture written by Lost Century of Sports Collection and published by The Lost Century of Sports Collection. This book was released on 2024-04-25 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring 95 articles (144,000 words) written by more than 65 women from 1832 to 1899, including 60 illustrations, this volume of the Sports She Wrote series reveals the evolution of women's physical education and exercise in American society. The articles highlight the emergence of the “New Woman” who challenged traditional notions of femininity. Reports from two pivotal gatherings, the 1874 Congress of the Association for the Advancement of Woman and the 1889 Boston Physical Training Conference, include excerpts from attendees and prominent women presenters. Physical culture at Wellesley College and a section on Vassar's field days from 1895 to 1899 portray the emphasis placed on physical education and athletics in women’s colleges. Society was shocked when many women developed an interest in boxing, which began with punching bags and sparring as a strength-promoting exercise. One section of this volume features women’s coverage of the 1897 heavyweight prizefight between James Corbett and Robert Fitzsimmons, offering unique perspectives on the most masculine of sports and the first bout to be filmed and shown in theatres. The volume concludes with a discourse on women's athleticism, featuring academic essays from The Nineteenth Century magazine, reflecting conflicting societal attitudes towards female sports participation and presaging the pendulum swinging against women’s athletics. These essays reveal a complex narrative of progress and regression in women's sports history, influencing perceptions for generations to come. Additional related articles are available in the following volumes of the Sports She Wrote series: Diana’s Fitness, Fashion & Beauty; 7 Exercise Manuals; Fitness, Grace, Health & Beauty; and Adelia Brainerd, The Outdoor Woman of Harper’s Bazar. Sports She Wrote is a 31-volume time-capsule of primary documents written by more than 500 women in the 19th century.
