Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Spese di spedizione:
EUR 2,43
In U.S.A.
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Codice articolo 22096308-n
Descrizione libro Soft Cover. Condizione: new. Codice articolo 9781471148996
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 'An entertaining new book which looks back at the most bizarre sporting activities ever devised by mankind' Daily Mail 'Perfect book for the Christmas stockings of adults and curious children' Wall Street Journal For those who enjoyed the quirkiness of Schott's Miscellany, the erudition of The Etymologicon or the extremes of The Dangerous Book for Boys, this is the ideal read. From Flagpole Sitting to Hot Cockles, Edward Brooke-Hitching has researched through piles of dusty tomes to bring vividly back to life some of the most curious, dangerous and downright bizarre sports and pastimes ever devised, before we thought better of it and erased them from the memory. After all, who would ever want to bring back Fox Tossing, a popular sport for men and women in 17th-century Germany? The sport involved dozens of couples pairing up and standing 20-25 feet apart in an enclosed field, each holding one end of a net, and then they would pull hard at both ends as the fox ran past, sending it flying high into the air. There are many other sports revealed within these pages that are unlikely ever to make an appearance on our TV screens, such as Firework Boxing, which is just as dangerous as it sounds. Meanwhile, Ski Ballet may not have been so risky, but Suzy 'Chapstick' Chaffee's signature move - the Suzy Split (a complete forward split while balanced on the tips of her skis) - was probably not one to try at home.An intriguing, entertaining and occasionally shocking insight into the vivid imaginations of humanity across the years, Fox Tossing, Octopus Wrestling and Other Forgotten Sports is an unforgettable read and a perfect gift. Synopsis coming soon. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781471148996
Descrizione libro paperback. Condizione: New. Language: ENG. Codice articolo 9781471148996
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published 0.42. Codice articolo 353-1471148998-new
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition 0.42. Codice articolo bk1471148998xvz189zvxnew
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 272 pages. In Stock. Codice articolo __1471148998
Descrizione libro Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Some of the most dangerous and downright bizarre sports in history brought vividly back to life, from Fox Tossing to Ski Ballet. Codice articolo B9781471148996
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: New. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Codice articolo 9781471148996-GDR
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. In. Codice articolo ria9781471148996_new