Sport In The Alps: In The Past And Present (1896)

By W.A. Baille-Grohman

Book Overview

""Sport In The Alps: In The Past And Present"" is a book written by William Adolph Baillie-Grohman and published in 1896. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the various sports and pastimes that have been enjoyed in the Alpine region throughout history, including hunting, fishing, mountaineering, skiing, and more. Baillie-Grohman draws on his own experiences as a sportsman and mountaineer to provide detailed accounts of the challenges and rewards of these activities, as well as their cultural and historical significance. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that bring the Alpine landscape and its sporting traditions to life. ""Sport In The Alps"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of sports and outdoor recreation in one of the world's most iconic mountain ranges.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: 110430788X
• ISBN13: 9781104307882
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"