The Story of Skiing
Ranulf Rayner(Author)
David & Charles (Publisher)
Published on 1. October 1989
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-0-7153-9365-9 (ISBN)
Description
Combining paintings with a history of skiing, this book starts with the birth of skiing in Scandinavia, its spread to other countries, and the part it has played in history. The book describes how we now use skis for a variety of applications and there is a chapter on avalanches, snow-making, transport and equipment and a look at the sport's future. The author's previous books include "The Story of Yachting" and "Paintings of the America's Cup".
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Newton Abbot
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 362 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7153-9365-9 (9780715393659)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Early years; the joy of skiing; racing, downhill and slalom; speed records on skis; surfing and monoskiing; freestyle skiing; jumping; military skiing; ski paragliding; ski touring and climbing; cross-country skiing; skijoring; powder snow; avalanches, equipment, transport; the future.