Instructions On The Art Of Skating: Containing Useful Lessons To Learners (1828)

By Thomas Clay

Instructions On The Art Of Skating: Containing Useful Lessons To Learners is a book written by Thomas Clay in 1828. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of skating and provides detailed instructions on how to skate. It includes information on the equipment needed for skating, such as skates and clothing, as well as tips on how to maintain and care for them.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of skating. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of skating and its popularity in Europe. The following chapters cover the basics of skating, such as how to stand on the ice, how to move forward and backward, and how to turn.The book also includes more advanced techniques, such as jumping and spinning, and provides advice on how to perform them safely and effectively. Additionally, the book includes information on skating competitions and how to prepare for them.Overall, Instructions On The Art Of Skating: Containing Useful Lessons To Learners is a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn or improve their skating skills. Its clear and concise instructions make it easy to follow, and its historical context provides an interesting look into the world of skating in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164818678
• ISBN13: 9781164818670
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"