Recreation; Volume 6

Recreation; Volume 6

George O. Shields / American Canoe Association / League of American Sportsmen

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Historia del deporte
ISBN:
9781275981690
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'Recreation, Volume 6' offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of outdoor sports and recreational activities at the turn of the 20th century. Authored by George O. Shields, the American Canoe Association, and the League of American Sportsmen, this volume captures the spirit of a burgeoning interest in outdoor pursuits. Readers will find detailed accounts and reflections on a variety of sporting events and recreational pastimes. This historical record provides valuable insights into the evolution of sports and recreation in America, illustrating the cultural values and leisure activities that shaped communities. A must-read for historians, sports enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of American leisure.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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