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The Oxford companion to sports and games /
Intended to provide an authoritative introduction to most active sports and games which are played in international or national competition, and to many others of historic importance. Explains how the sport is played, and gives information on its rules and equipment, terminology and techniques, deve...
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Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
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London, New York :
Oxford University Press,
1975.
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Summary: | Intended to provide an authoritative introduction to most active sports and games which are played in international or national competition, and to many others of historic importance. Explains how the sport is played, and gives information on its rules and equipment, terminology and techniques, development, traditions and personalities. Includes shorter entries on outstanding players and performers, and on important sports events and venues, clubs and organisations. |
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Physical Description: | vii, 1143 pages : illustration ; 24 cm. |
ISBN: | 0192115383 (hardback) : |