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ABC ARCHERY - Sports and Games of the Ancients: (Sports and Games Through History)
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List Price: $57.95
Our Price: $57.95
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Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.093
EAN: 9780313316005
ISBN: 0313316007
Label: Greenwood Press
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 296
Publication Date: 2002-05-30
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Studio: Greenwood Press
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Divided according to seven geopolitical regions of the world, Sports and Games of the Ancients describes the sports, games, and play of our earliest ancestors. Their need for survival in often hostile conditions enable them to develop skills such as long distance running or archery, and these skills were then practiced in friendly competitions that evolved into our modern-day marathons and Olympic events. Covering such games as Africa's mancala and senet, the martial arts of Asia, the log run and Tejo of Latin America, and the boomerang and surfing of Oceania, this volume provides a solid picture of the sports and games of our ancient ancestors.
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Summary: Vastly over priced and rather dull
Comment: This book gets one star for the inflated price.
This would be a nice reference book at $20.00. It covers a lot of territory but is suprisingly dull and uninteresting. Check it out from the library. If you can get it for $20 or under, buy it.
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Summary: An amazing and painstakingly researched resource
Comment: The newest title in the outstanding "Sports and Games through History" series from Greenwood Press, Sports And Games Of The Ancients by sports historian Steve Craig is an amazing and painstakingly researched resource offering insights into the history of what was to evolve into modern-day sports and games. Many of the physical sports were practiced as much to emphasize survival skills as to relax and play. Ancient sports worldwide are discussed and evaluated in this adventurous and detailed repository filled with fascinating facts for true sports lovers. Also very highly recommended for sports history enthusiasts are the other two titles in this unique series: Sports And Games Of Medieval Cultures , and Sports And Games Of The 18th And 19th Centuries .
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