An edition of Two planks and a passion: the dramatic history of skiing (2008)

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the dramatic history of skiing

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An edition of Two planks and a passion: the dramatic history of skiing (2008)

Two planks and a passion

the dramatic history of skiing

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"Roland Huntford's history of the ski begins 20,000 years ago in the last ice age on the icy tundra of an unformed earth. Man is a travelling animal, and on these icy slopes siding began as a means of survival." "This is the story of how siding evolved into a modern recreation from a prehistoric struggle for survival, Huntford puts the history of skiing into its social and political contexts, illustrating its spread across the globe and importance in all facets of life. It is the first comprehensive history of skiing to make use of original Old Norse and Russian sources, as well as using ancient Greek, Roman, Chinese and Arabic works. Huntford draws on his vast knowledge of Scandinavian history and politics as well as his unique insight into polar exploration to produce the definitive history of the ski."--Jacket.

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Continuum
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English
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436

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Skis and skiing, Social aspects, Social aspects of Skis and skiing, History, Skis and skiing -- History, Skis and skiing -- Social aspects, New York Times reviewed, Sports, history
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Two planks and a passion: the dramatic history of skiing
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [391]-428) and index.

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London, New York

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796.93209
Library of Congress
GV854.1 .H86 2008, GV854.1

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xiv, [4], 436 p. :
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436

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2008301426
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212847523
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6834611
Goodreads
5788565

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