E John B Allen

Historical Dictionary of Skiing

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Scarecrow Press
• Seitenzahl: 380
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Dezember 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 310mm x 159mm x 32mm
• Gewicht: 705g
• ISBN-13: 9780810868021
• ISBN-10: 0810868024
• Artikelnr.: 34012066

Autorenporträt

By E. John B. Allen

Inhaltsangabe

Editor's Foreword (Jon Woronoff) Preface Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chronology of Skiing Introduction The Dictionary Appendixes A. Olympic
Winter Games: Sites, Dates, Nations, Athletes B. Olympic Winter Games
Nordic and Alpine: Men C. Olympic Winter Games Nordic and Alpine: Women D.
Nordic World Championships: Men E. Nordic World Championships: Women F.
Alpine World Championships: Men G. Alpine World Championships: Women H.
Nordic World Cup Sprint, Distance, Overall: Men I. Nordic World Cup Sprint
and Distance, Overall: Women J. Ski Flying World Cup K. Speed Skiing
Records L. Worldloppet Marathons M. Interski Venues N. Ski Museums
Bibliography About the Author