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The Book of the Ball, 1913
The Book of the Ball, 1913
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Author: Crawley, A.E.
Title: The Book of the Ball
Place Published: London
Publisher:Methuen & Co.
Date Published: 1913
Description:


x, [2], 220, + 31 ad pp. Illustrated with plates from photographs. (8vo) red cloth lettered in gilt.



A delightful comparison of ball sports the world over from a former tennis professional. Starting with Chapter 1 "The Sentiment of the Ball" the text proceeds to "The Natural History of the Ball", "The Science of the Ball", and "Principles of Ball Games".


"Dr. Gilbert Slater asks pertinently: 'What is it that makes the action of knocking a little white ball with a crooked stick so soothing to the nerves of the middle-aged clerk or sugar-broker?'"

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Moderate wear, rubbing at spine ends, small splits to joints at heel; mild toning, rear hinge starting; very good.
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