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Early British Swimming 55BC-AD1719

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In 1857 Everard Digby published the first scientific treatise on swimming - and one of the first on any modern sport. Nicholas Orme rehabilitates Digby as a pioneer of the history of sport. The book opens with a history of swimming in Britain from the Romans to the sixteenth century, which is followed by an account of Digby's life and work.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780859891349
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 228
  • Published:
  • October 29, 1983
  • Dimensions:
  • 156x212x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 302 g.
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Expected delivery: January 24, 2025
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Description of Early British Swimming 55BC-AD1719

In 1857 Everard Digby published the first scientific treatise on swimming - and one of the first on any modern sport. Nicholas Orme rehabilitates Digby as a pioneer of the history of sport. The book opens with a history of swimming in Britain from the Romans to the sixteenth century, which is followed by an account of Digby's life and work.

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